Why Are Republicans Attacking ‘Vulture Capitalism’? Why Are Republicans Attacking ‘Vulture Capitalism’?
Sniping by Perry and Gingrich is opportunistic. But with capitalism in crisis, it reflects a deeper insecurity among conservatives.
Jan 18, 2012 / William Greider
Marriage, Power and ‘The Obamas’ Marriage, Power and ‘The Obamas’
The swirl of controversy over Jodi Kantor’s biography reflects deep cultural anxieties about the limits we place on women in power.
Jan 18, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Ilyse Hogue
Tahrir One Year Later: The Fight for Egypt’s Future Tahrir One Year Later: The Fight for Egypt’s Future
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces has replaced Hosni Mubarak as the force that rules Egypt with an iron fist. As January 25 approaches, the revolution is not over.
Jan 18, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
After ‘Citizens United’: The Attack of the Super PACs After ‘Citizens United’: The Attack of the Super PACs
These new political monsters have let loose an avalanche of scorched-earth, negative campaign ads—and enriched TV stations in the process.
Jan 18, 2012 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney
Let’s Get Congress Working Let’s Get Congress Working
It’s time to tackle the root problem: subservience to corporate and financial powers.
Jan 18, 2012 / Feature / James Lardner
Making Cities Matter Making Cities Matter
John Lindsay’s New York—and what it can teach us about neglected urban problems.
Jan 18, 2012 / Feature / Joseph P. Viteritti
The Wicked Art of Caricature The Wicked Art of Caricature
Five centuries of political pans by a lot of old masters and a few new ones, on exhibit at the Met.
Jan 18, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Edward Sorel
What ‘Right to Work’ Means for Indiana’s Workers: A Pay Cut What ‘Right to Work’ Means for Indiana’s Workers: A Pay Cut
Not content with their successful assaults on public workers, Republicans are set on destroying private sector unions, pushing “right to work” laws with false promise...
Jan 18, 2012 / Feature / Gordon Lafer
An Explanation of Gingrich’s Ad Accusing Romney of Being Able to Speak French An Explanation of Gingrich’s Ad Accusing Romney of Being Able to Speak French
Big Mo is what Gingrich is desperate to stop. He talks of how Romney will flip and will flop. He charges that Romney now goes through contortions To hide being someone who funded abortions And hide that in business wherever he’d roam Some innocent workers would lose hearth and home. There’s no way, Newt says, you can call Mitt a mensch. But what’s even worse is, the man can speak French. Yes, being bilingual is really too much. It shows you’re elitist and way out of touch. Bilingual means speaking one language too many. We’ve voted for leaders who hardly speak any. Republican voters know one thing. It’s this: That ignorance rocks. (It’s sometimes called bliss.) So all Romney-huggers should undo their clench. Mitt Romney’s a menace: the man can speak French.
Jan 18, 2012 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Ron Paul, Take Two Ron Paul, Take Two
It’s true that Paul has brought important issues to the national debate. It’s also true that he’s a reactionary crank.
Jan 18, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt