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RNC Goes All In to Defend Wisconsin’s Walker, but Where’s the DNC? RNC Goes All In to Defend Wisconsin’s Walker, but Where’s the DNC?

More than 100,000 activists petition Democratic National Committee to match the massive commitment by GOP corporate interests to defend the anti-labor governor.

May 16, 2012 / John Nichols

Romney’s Cowardly Speech on the Deficit Romney’s Cowardly Speech on the Deficit

Mitt says he will lead on debt reduction, but he avoids saying how. 

May 15, 2012 / Ben Adler

Did Obama Endorse Gay Marriage for Political Reasons? Good. Did Obama Endorse Gay Marriage for Political Reasons? Good.

Many Americans think the president came out for gay marriage for political motivations. That could be a good thing.

May 15, 2012 / Ari Melber

The Criminalization of Rape Victims The Criminalization of Rape Victims

There’s a growing trend of criminalizing rape survivors in order to guarantee their testimonies at trial.

May 15, 2012 / Salamishah Tillet

Year of the (Young) Woman

Year of the (Young) Woman Year of the (Young) Woman

How a generational shift in feminism is setting the agenda for American women.

May 15, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Why Obama Must Hold Wall Street Accountable Why Obama Must Hold Wall Street Accountable

Obama stands the best shot at getting re-elected by making the election a choice between the 99 percent and the 1 percent.

May 15, 2012 / Ari Berman

It’s Time to Break Up the Big Banks It’s Time to Break Up the Big Banks

When will Congress and the White House wake up to the fact that big banks are still playing with bombs? 

May 15, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Will Oregon Dems Reject Drug War Politics? Will Oregon Dems Reject Drug War Politics?

A primary today in Oregon pits a candidate who will make pot prosecutions a low priority versus another who wants to crack down on medical marijuana. And then there's the case of t...

May 15, 2012 / John Nichols

The Civilian Toll in Afghanistan The Civilian Toll in Afghanistan

President Karzai demands investigation, and NATO apologizes—again.

May 15, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

New Mexico Congressional Candidate: Jail the Bankers New Mexico Congressional Candidate: Jail the Bankers

For the first time this year, a candidate is calling for criminal penalties for Wall Street executives. 

May 15, 2012 / George Zornick

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