Blog

The RNC in Tampa: They Didn’t Build That The RNC in Tampa: They Didn’t Build That

The convention would not have been possible without a massive infusion of public dollars. 

Aug 29, 2012 / George Zornick

Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Speaks Out, Is Smacked Down Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Speaks Out, Is Smacked Down

Instead of being commended for her bravery in speaking out, she’s called a liar.  

Aug 29, 2012 / Dave Zirin

As Protests Outside Stadium Continue, Ron Paul Supporters Walk Off the RNC Floor As Protests Outside Stadium Continue, Ron Paul Supporters Walk Off the RNC Floor

Protests erupt outside, and also inside, the Republican National Convention.

Aug 29, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

His Supporters Treated ‘Atrociously,’ Ron Paul Refuses to Back Romney His Supporters Treated ‘Atrociously,’ Ron Paul Refuses to Back Romney

Paul backers were denied the rules vote they wanted and they were dismissed during the roll-call vote.

Aug 29, 2012 / John Nichols

RNC Ladies’ Night: Will It Work? RNC Ladies’ Night: Will It Work?

The opening night of the RNC tried to woo women with condescension instead of substance. And the women delegates don't know how to handle gender issues either. 

Aug 29, 2012 / Ben Adler

Even GOP Guvs Admit that Romney’s Welfare Ads Are False Even GOP Guvs Admit that Romney’s Welfare Ads Are False

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder practically says of Obama’s welfare initiative, What’s not to like?

Aug 28, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Federal Court Blocks Discriminatory Texas Redistricting Plan Federal Court Blocks Discriminatory Texas Redistricting Plan

Today’s federal court ruling is another black eye for Texas Republicans when it comes to voting rights.

Aug 28, 2012 / Ari Berman

Tuesday Afternoon Tuesday Afternoon

ATTAINING WARP SPEED

Aug 28, 2012 / Steve Brodner

Fantasy Women of the GOP Fantasy Women of the GOP

In the Republican imagination, women hardly register.

Aug 28, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

RNC Schedule: Tokenism Extraordinaire RNC Schedule: Tokenism Extraordinaire

GOP policies are as opposed to civil rights as always, but the party’s convention will be filled with speakers meant to soften its image on race and gender. 

Aug 28, 2012 / Ben Adler

x