Affordable Care vs., um, Nothing Affordable Care vs., um, Nothing
Eric on Kinky Friedman and Reed on Obamacare.
Jun 22, 2012 / Eric Alterman
This Week in Poverty: Ms. Vasquez Goes to Washington This Week in Poverty: Ms. Vasquez Goes to Washington
Houston janitor Adriana Vasquez travels to Congress and asks Jamie Dimon one simple question.
Jun 22, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
If the Supreme Court Strikes Down the Mandate—What’s Next? If the Supreme Court Strikes Down the Mandate—What’s Next?
With the vast majority of Americans pushing for some kind of healthcare reform, Congress and states have options, from subsidies to state-level mandates to single-payer.
Jun 21, 2012 / George Zornick
Opening the People’s Plenary at Rio+20 Opening the People’s Plenary at Rio+20
Young activists and civilian delegates at Rio+20 came together to publicly oppose and critique the official agenda, and to offer alternative directions.
Jun 21, 2012 / Peter Rothberg
Why Can’t Women Have It All? It’s Not You—It’s Discrimination Why Can’t Women Have It All? It’s Not You—It’s Discrimination
Ann-Marie Slaughter’s cover story in The Atlantic is devoid of tools for real change, but at least it starts a conversation.
Jun 21, 2012 / Bryce Covert
High Court Produces a Politics of, by and for Corporations High Court Produces a Politics of, by and for Corporations
The Supreme Court’s partisan majority has made it harder for public-sector unions to engage in politics. This is not what democracy looks like.
Jun 21, 2012 / John Nichols
Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court? Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court?
Today's decisions about sex, drugs, and union speech may offer clues about next week's decision on healthcare.
Jun 21, 2012 / David Cole
This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like
That CEOs make better presidents has been Romney’s mantra, but a quick look at history says otherwise.
Jun 21, 2012 / Ben Adler
Thousands of Doctors Strike in UK Protest Over Pensions Thousands of Doctors Strike in UK Protest Over Pensions
Thousands of doctors strike in the UK over changes to their pensions. Are they greedy, or does society have skewed priorities?
Jun 21, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate
Catholic hospitals net billions in federal funding—yet demand special public policy just for them.
Jun 20, 2012 / Emily Douglas