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Katrina vanden Heuvel: How Far Right Is Michele Bachmann? Katrina vanden Heuvel: How Far Right Is Michele Bachmann?

The media has focused too much on Bachmann's self-styled image and not enough on the far-right policy positions and neo-McCarthy politics she has embraced as a member of Congress.

Jun 15, 2011 / Press Room

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Governor Walker’s Anti-Union Bill Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Governor Walker’s Anti-Union Bill

It's official—the high court of Wisconsin has re-instated Scott Walker's union-busting "Budget Repair Bill" as the law of the land. 

Jun 15, 2011 / Press Room

Boehner Slams Obama on War in Libya Boehner Slams Obama on War in Libya

Republicans waxing dovish as Obama nears Afghan decision.

Jun 15, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Katrina vanden Heuvel: How Far Right Is Michele Bachmann? Katrina vanden Heuvel: How Far Right Is Michele Bachmann?

The media has focused too much on Bachmann's self-styled image and not enough on the far-right policy positions and neo-McCarthy politics she has embraced as a member of Congress. ...

Jun 15, 2011 / The Ed Show

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Governor Walker’s Anti-Union Bill Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Governor Walker’s Anti-Union Bill

It's official—the high court of Wisconsin has re-instated Scott Walker's union-busting "Budget Repair Bill" as the law of the land. 

Jun 15, 2011 / The Ed Show

Republicans Reject the Middle—Again Republicans Reject the Middle—Again

They booed Rockefeller as the changing world evoked a heightened sense of vulnerability for those who had wielded power and privilege. 

Jun 15, 2011 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Seven Republican Dwarfs Seven Republican Dwarfs

Not one of the candidates for the GOP presidential nomination who debated Monday night rose to a point of seriousness in addressing the nation’s grievous problems. 

Jun 15, 2011 / Robert Scheer

Thousands Protest Budget at Wisconsin Capitol Thousands Protest Budget at Wisconsin Capitol

Demonstrators returned to Wisconsin's Capitol to protest the Republican-led “extraordinary session” used to pass Gov. Walker's controversial budget.

Jun 15, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

No Checks, No Balances: Wisconsin Court Upholds Anti-Union Bill

No Checks, No Balances: Wisconsin Court Upholds Anti-Union Bill No Checks, No Balances: Wisconsin Court Upholds Anti-Union Bill

In a 4-3 party line decision, the state Supreme Court sided with Governor Walker, clearing the way for massive cuts to collective bargaining rights.

Jun 15, 2011 / John Nichols

Puzzle No. 3199 Puzzle No. 3199

Stumped? The authors explain “How to Work The Nation’s Cryptic Puzzles” at thenation.com/puzzle-rules.

Jun 15, 2011 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

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