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What Obama Should Have Said in the Debate About Pay Equity What Obama Should Have Said in the Debate About Pay Equity

The president missed a chance to highlight his support for workplace equality for women, in contrast to Republican opposition. 

Oct 17, 2012 / Ben Adler

Group Running Racist ‘Obama Phone’ Ad Has Close Ties to Congressional Republicans Group Running Racist ‘Obama Phone’ Ad Has Close Ties to Congressional Republicans

Staffers from the Prosper Group are trying to distance themselves from the Tea Party Victory Fund.

Oct 16, 2012 / Lee Fang

#TalkPoverty: Fifteen Questions for the Second Presidential Debate #TalkPoverty: Fifteen Questions for the Second Presidential Debate

There were no questions asked about poverty in the first presidential debate. Here are fifteen suggestions for tonight.

Oct 16, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Freedom of Beach: Dump ‘Citizens United’ Freedom of Beach: Dump ‘Citizens United’

One thousand San Francisco activists are standing up (by lying down) against the hugely unpopular Supreme Court ruling. 

Oct 16, 2012 / Laura Flanders

How Romney’s Extreme Policies Insult Us All How Romney’s Extreme Policies Insult Us All

Tonight's debate is the perfect opportunity to call out Romney’s campaign dishonesty. 

Oct 16, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

More Civilians Slaughtered in Afghanistan in US Airstrike More Civilians Slaughtered in Afghanistan in US Airstrike

Yet again.

Oct 16, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Republicans Unite! Republicans Unite!

Who else will save the country from... everyone?

Oct 16, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow

The Psychological Toll of Voter Suppression The Psychological Toll of Voter Suppression

Despite a series of voting rights victories, ballot box bullies will still try to dissuade voters.

Oct 16, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

It’s Time to Debate Bain Capitalism It’s Time to Debate Bain Capitalism

Obama does not need to abandon his medium-cool persona to win tonight’s debate. He just has to set the agenda. He can do that by putting a human face on the issue of outsourc...

Oct 16, 2012 / John Nichols

Ryan Stunt Exposes Fraudulence of GOP Charity Rhetoric Ryan Stunt Exposes Fraudulence of GOP Charity Rhetoric

The Romney campaign faked a photo op of Ryan cleaning up at a soup kitchen. 

Oct 16, 2012 / Ben Adler

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