The Occupy Effect The Occupy Effect
It’s too early to tell how Occupy Wall Street will impact the 2012 election, but one thing seems pretty clear: it’s changed the national conversation.
Jan 26, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Not a Peep About the President’s Praise for War Not a Peep About the President’s Praise for War
In his 2012 State of the Union address, the president chose to celebrate the US military. Critics chose not raise alarm about the spread of US militarism.
Jan 26, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Why Republican Oligarchs May Not Choose to Defend Mitt Romney Why Republican Oligarchs May Not Choose to Defend Mitt Romney
If Romney's candidacy opens up a national dialogue about tax fairness, that's a problem for him—and for the funders of Republican campaigns.
Jan 25, 2012 / John Nichols
Federal Park Police Will Start Citing Occupy DC Protesters Federal Park Police Will Start Citing Occupy DC Protesters
Occupiers in the nation’s capital have enjoyed a largely peaceful coexistence with authorities so far, but that may soon change.
Jan 25, 2012 / George Zornick
As Florida Primary Nears, Republican Candidates Amp Up Anti-Castro Extremism As Florida Primary Nears, Republican Candidates Amp Up Anti-Castro Extremism
Winning the favor of Florida’s Cuban-Americans, and Senator Marco Rubio in particular, is important for any Republican presidential aspirant.
Jan 25, 2012 / Ben Adler
Mitt’s Money Problem Mitt’s Money Problem
Romney's chief problem is that he’s an unabashed proponent of Wall Street and the 1 percent.
Jan 25, 2012 / Ari Berman
Remember Haditha Remember Haditha
After two dozen Iraqi civilians were slaughtered, no one paid.
Jan 25, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
In State of the Union, Obama Stands Up for Homeowners In State of the Union, Obama Stands Up for Homeowners
Last night, the president announced a new mortgage crisis unit. Will it help homeowners and punish the banks who created the mess?
Jan 25, 2012 / George Zornick
Scratching the Surface of Obama’s Education Rhetoric Scratching the Surface of Obama’s Education Rhetoric
From drop-outs to teachers, dId the president’s State of the Union school reform proposals make any sense?
Jan 25, 2012 / Dana Goldstein
Obama Bully-Pulpits Romney Obama Bully-Pulpits Romney
A strong State of the Union address outlines plenty of important themes. But above all, it hits a prospective opponent where he is weakest.
Jan 25, 2012 / John Nichols