Barclays and the Limits of Financial Reform Barclays and the Limits of Financial Reform
Those demanding change in response to the Libor scandal forget how deeply the corruption is rooted.
Jul 11, 2012 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Obamacare(s) for Women Obamacare(s) for Women
The Affordable Care Act extends coverage to almost 14 million women. Ladies, give the president a hand.
Jul 11, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Democrats Think the Tables Are Turning on the ACA, and Some Predict a Public Option Democrats Think the Tables Are Turning on the ACA, and Some Predict a Public Option
As the House votes to repeal “Obamacare,” Democrats think the misinformation effort is losing steam.
Jul 11, 2012 / George Zornick
Robert Reich: What’s at Stake in the November Elections? Robert Reich: What’s at Stake in the November Elections?
Romney and the "Regressives" want to pull America back to the inequalities of the nineteenth century.
Jul 11, 2012 / Robert B. Reich
Romney Spins Economic Lies to the NAACP Romney Spins Economic Lies to the NAACP
Mitt takes one from the Bush playbook, pretending to care about poor urban children, while promising to cut programs they depend on, like Medicaid.
Jul 11, 2012 / Ben Adler
Romney’s Chilly Reception at the NAACP Romney’s Chilly Reception at the NAACP
Romney vowed to repeal Obamacare and failed to denounce the GOP’s effort to suppress the African-American vote during his speech.
Jul 11, 2012 / Ari Berman
Chart: GOP Votes on Healthcare Versus Jobs Legislation Chart: GOP Votes on Healthcare Versus Jobs Legislation
The GOP refuses to vote on meaningful legislation.
Jul 11, 2012 / Ari Melber
Joe Walsh Screams at Tammy Duckworth: Video Mashup Joe Walsh Screams at Tammy Duckworth: Video Mashup
Why does Tammy Duckworth make Joe Walsh so angry?
Jul 11, 2012 / Katie Halper
‘Illegal? Who Says They’re Illegal?’ Says Israeli Commission on West Bank Outposts ‘Illegal? Who Says They’re Illegal?’ Says Israeli Commission on West Bank Outposts
UN, NPR slam demolitions of Palestinian homes. Those, Israel says, are illegal.
Jul 11, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Romney’s Donors Share His Love of Offshore Tax Havens Romney’s Donors Share His Love of Offshore Tax Havens
Of Mitt’s top donors, ten are heavily invested in the practice of hiding vast sums of money offshore.
Jul 11, 2012 / George Zornick