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Romney and Ryan Ignore the Gipper Romney and Ryan Ignore the Gipper

Resorting to “root canal economics,” the Republicans are falling into a trap. 

Aug 30, 2012 / William Greider

Steve Brodner’s Live RNC Art Blog: Day Three Steve Brodner’s Live RNC Art Blog: Day Three

Stay tuned to see drawings during the GOP convention’s grand finale tonight!

Aug 30, 2012 / Steve Brodner

The Lies Republicans Tell About Obama and Welfare The Lies Republicans Tell About Obama and Welfare

Let’s at least set the record straight.

Aug 30, 2012 / Betsy Reed

GOP Features Brutal Austerity, Puerto Rico–style, In Tampa GOP Features Brutal Austerity, Puerto Rico–style, In Tampa

Puerto Rico’s governor presided over mass layoffs of public workers and slashed corporate tax rates. 

Aug 30, 2012 / George Zornick

Federal Court: Texas Voter ID Law Violates Voting Rights Act Federal Court: Texas Voter ID Law Violates Voting Rights Act

The court ruling clearly shows how voter ID laws disproportionately harm minority and low-income voters, who are more likely to vote for Democrats than Republicans.

Aug 30, 2012 / Ari Berman

They Love the Lies Paul Ryan Tells They Love the Lies Paul Ryan Tells

Paul Ryan made his choice long ago. He’s not going to level with the American people. He’s going to try to make them believe things that are not true.

Aug 30, 2012 / John Nichols

Religious Right Roars at RNC Religious Right Roars at RNC

The GOP is trying to keep its focus on the economy, but the social conservatives want to be heard. 

Aug 30, 2012 / Ben Adler

The Nation at the RNC The Nation at the RNC

The latest updates from The Nation's team in Tampa and analysis from around the country.

Aug 29, 2012 / Annie Shields

Republicans Boast About Voter Suppression in Tampa, but the Ground Is Shifting Republicans Boast About Voter Suppression in Tampa, but the Ground Is Shifting

Politicians inside the convention are proud of their voter supression tactics, but judges and the public increasingly disagree. 

Aug 29, 2012 / George Zornick

Chris Christie’s Big Lie Chris Christie’s Big Lie

The RNC keynote address falsely claimed that the GOP is leveling with the American people about how to balance the budget. 

Aug 29, 2012 / Ben Adler

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