Is Chris Matthews a Better Communicator Than Barack Obama? Is Chris Matthews a Better Communicator Than Barack Obama?
The host of Hardball has been coaching the president on how to market both his presidency and Keynesian economics itself.
Jun 9, 2012 / Leslie Savan
UCLA Business School to Go Private: A Blow to the Public University UCLA Business School to Go Private: A Blow to the Public University
Higher tuition, and freedom from the requirements that the school serve the public.
Jun 8, 2012 / Jon Wiener
Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students Targeting ‘Slutty’ Students
How dress codes discriminate against women.
Jun 8, 2012 / Jessica Valenti
Walker Wins, Money Shouts Walker Wins, Money Shouts
Eric on the Times review of The Cause and Reed on Charles Lane's particular style of punditry.
Jun 8, 2012 / Eric Alterman
Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’ Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’
The “money power” is on the march in our politics and the Vermont senator says the message of the billionaies is clear: “We want it all. And now we can buy it.&rd...
Jun 8, 2012 / John Nichols
This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers
Janitors in Houston speak out about sub-poverty wages and strike over workplace harrassment. Eleven are barred from returning to the job.
Jun 8, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads
New fundraising numbers suggest Obama can’t out-raise Romney enough to compensate for the cascade of dishonest attacks on his record coming from Karl Rove and company.
Jun 8, 2012 / Ben Adler
Livestream: Video From Netroots Nation Livestream: Video From Netroots Nation
The sixth annual gathering of Netroots Nation, the largest gathering of progressives online, is taking place offline in Providence this weekend.
Jun 7, 2012 / Ari Melber
What Rio+20 Is All About What Rio+20 Is All About
Unpacking the next round of global talks aimed at curbing climate change.
Jun 7, 2012 / Peter Rothberg
The Left Needs to Pressure Democrats on Taxmageddon The Left Needs to Pressure Democrats on Taxmageddon
Democrats don't have a strategy for the biggest policy faceoff of the year, and progressives should force them to adopt one.
Jun 7, 2012 / George Zornick