White House Taking Heat on Afghanistan White House Taking Heat on Afghanistan
Recent violence has forced the administration to defend its strategy to stay for two more years.
Feb 28, 2012 / George Zornick
AIDS and Imperialism: Karma and Colonial Crimes AIDS and Imperialism: Karma and Colonial Crimes
A new book shows that the HIV virus was triggered by wanton imperial depredations.
Feb 28, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Bob Dreyfuss
What’s the Matter With Arizona? What’s the Matter With Arizona?
Arizona's brand of cowboy politics is volatile but not uncommon to the style of Western state politics.
Feb 28, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto
GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism GOP Candidates Embrace Anti-Labor, Free-Market Fundamentalism
The presidential contenders are pitching a teacher-bashing, union-damning fundamentalism that’s just as extreme as their religious demagoguery.
Feb 28, 2012 / John Nichols
Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012 Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012
Republicans have invented a new bunch of boogeymen. Here’s a guide to some of the most important memes on the right.
Feb 27, 2012 / Ben Adler
In Defense Of ‘The Help’ In Defense Of ‘The Help’
Though complicated by controversy, a weekend in Los Angeles with thirty domestic workers underscores the power of Hollywood to propel social change.
Feb 27, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Ilyse Hogue
Is the Furor Over Iran’s Nuclear Program Justified? Is the Furor Over Iran’s Nuclear Program Justified?
Anne-Marie Slaughter, Zainab Salbi, Elise Jordan and Jeremy Scahill on what “you should know” for the week ahead.
Feb 27, 2012 / Chris Hayes
Overwhelmed by Opposition, Wisconsin’s Walker Won’t Challenge Recall Petitions Overwhelmed by Opposition, Wisconsin’s Walker Won’t Challenge Recall Petitions
The governor who attacked labor rights is still playing games, but his decision not to challenge signatures means that a recall election could come as soon as May.
Feb 27, 2012 / John Nichols
Who Will ‘Reagan Democrats’ Support in 2012? Who Will ‘Reagan Democrats’ Support in 2012?
Obama’s numbers are rebounding among blue-collar voters in the Rust Belt as the GOP primary churns on.
Feb 27, 2012 / Ari Berman
Our Interview with UVA Football Player Joseph WIlliams, Hunger Striking for Campus Workers Our Interview with UVA Football Player Joseph WIlliams, Hunger Striking for Campus Workers
Jock for Justice Joseph Williams is putting his health on the line for a cause in which he deeply believes.
Feb 27, 2012 / Dave Zirin