Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan? Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan?
Ryan’s perceived commitment to principle and focus on the economy could make him more appealing to young people than Mitt Romney. But he’s no Barack Obama.
Aug 17, 2012 / Ben Adler
What’s the Matter With Egypt’s Kansas? What’s the Matter With Egypt’s Kansas?
If the Muslim Brotherhood is Egypt’s “center,” watch out.
Aug 17, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
‘Is That You, Baby?’ ‘Is That You, Baby?’
Eric and Reed just do not like this Ryan guy.
Aug 17, 2012 / Eric Alterman
Rage Against Paul Ryan Rage Against Paul Ryan
The VP candidate may love Rage Against the Machine’s music. But Rage guitarist Tom Morello says: “Paul Ryan is the embodiment of the machine our music rages agains...
Aug 17, 2012 / John Nichols
This Week in Poverty: Here’s to the Houston Janitors This Week in Poverty: Here’s to the Houston Janitors
Houston janitors fought like hell to get from $8.35 an hour to $9.35 an hour—over four years—cleaning the offices of billionaires.
Aug 17, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
How Paul Ryan Makes It Easier for Republicans to Steal the Election How Paul Ryan Makes It Easier for Republicans to Steal the Election
Ryan is the GOP’s best bet that a Romney win made possible by voter suppression will be greeted with a national shrug.
Aug 16, 2012 / Leslie Savan
Paul Ryan Proposes a Return to George W. Bush’s Foreign Policy Paul Ryan Proposes a Return to George W. Bush’s Foreign Policy
Rep. Ryan talks a good game about cutting spending and protecting freedom. But he wants to increase military spending and expand government surveillance.
Aug 16, 2012 / Ben Adler
Three Reasons the Internet Backlash Worked Against Progressive Car Insurance Three Reasons the Internet Backlash Worked Against Progressive Car Insurance
An insurance giant battles the Internet.
Aug 16, 2012 / Ari Melber
Paul Ryan Doesn’t Follow Ayn Rand on Civil Liberties Paul Ryan Doesn’t Follow Ayn Rand on Civil Liberties
For all his talk of being guided by the libertarian philosopher, his record is weak on individual freedom.
Aug 15, 2012 / Ben Adler
Occupy Wall Street: Year One Occupy Wall Street: Year One
On September 15, the movement will re-assemble where it was born for three days of education, celebration and renewed resistance to economic injustice with permitted convergences ...
Aug 15, 2012 / Peter Rothberg