Why We Need More Sarah Palins and Herman Cains Why We Need More Sarah Palins and Herman Cains
Electing more African-Americans and women to office will eventually mean more conservatives from both groups.
Mar 22, 2012 / Bryce Covert
How ALEC Took Florida’s ‘License to Kill’ Law National How ALEC Took Florida’s ‘License to Kill’ Law National
The American Legislative Exchange Council made Florida's law into “model legislation.” The killing of Trayvon Martin reveals just how bad that model is.
Mar 22, 2012 / John Nichols
Why I’m Shock-Raged by the New Orleans Saints Suspensions Why I’m Shock-Raged by the New Orleans Saints Suspensions
Most agree the Saints should have met with some punishment for having a “bounty system” against opposing players, but the NFL is not being honest about why the suspensi...
Mar 21, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Despite the History of Brutality, We Must Reform, Not Abandon, the Police Despite the History of Brutality, We Must Reform, Not Abandon, the Police
Only the government can assume the role of policing and protecting Americans.
Mar 21, 2012 / Bryce Covert
Progressive Caucus to Release ‘Budget for All’ Progressive Caucus to Release ‘Budget for All’
The plan will raise taxes on wealthy earners and corporations, while investing in job-creating measures and cutting defense.
Mar 21, 2012 / George Zornick
No More Trayvon Martins No More Trayvon Martins
Abolish Florida’s “Stand Your Ground“ Law.
Mar 21, 2012 / Peter Rothberg
The Man Blocking America’s Recovery The Man Blocking America’s Recovery
With millions still on the verge of losing their homes, why is the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency standing in the way of solutions for the housing crisis?
Mar 21, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The GOP Assault on the Voting Rights Act The GOP Assault on the Voting Rights Act
Texas is arguing it is unconstitutional; conservative scholars say it is outdated. Both are wrong.
Mar 21, 2012 / Ben Adler
The High Cost of Being a Woman The High Cost of Being a Woman
We pay more for the same products and services while making less money.
Mar 21, 2012 / Bryce Covert
An Economy We Want to Occupy An Economy We Want to Occupy
At a time when so many are so clear that the current system is not working—what might? Is it already happening?
Mar 21, 2012 / Laura Flanders