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Foreign Policy: Will Obama Acknowledge Challenges in State of the Union? Foreign Policy: Will Obama Acknowledge Challenges in State of the Union?

Yes, it’s a speech about jobs, jobs, jobs. But let’s keep an eye on the rest of the world, too.

Jan 24, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Problem With Mitt Romney’s Tax Rate

The Problem With Mitt Romney’s Tax Rate The Problem With Mitt Romney’s Tax Rate

It's not Romney’s fault that he pays lower taxes than cops and teachers. It’s his fault that he wants to keep it that way.

Jan 24, 2012 / Ben Adler

Update: A Proposed Mortgage Fraud Settlement Approaches Update: A Proposed Mortgage Fraud Settlement Approaches

The administration is close to presenting a deal with big banks on mortgage fraud—will it stick?

Jan 24, 2012 / George Zornick

Is Atlantic Yards Good for Brooklyn? A Public Call to Host a Town Hall Meeting With Michael Ratner Is Atlantic Yards Good for Brooklyn? A Public Call to Host a Town Hall Meeting With Michael Ratner

As reported in the New York Daily News, I have issued a formal request to Michael Ratner of the Center for Constitutional Rights to co-host a film screening of the documentary Batt...

Jan 24, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Anti-Labor Zealot Mitch Daniels to Give GOP SOTU Response

Anti-Labor Zealot Mitch Daniels to Give GOP SOTU Response Anti-Labor Zealot Mitch Daniels to Give GOP SOTU Response

The Indiana governor is leading the fight to roll back protections for workers. Tonight he’ll be the face of the Republican party when he replies to Obama’s State of t...

Jan 24, 2012 / John Nichols

Romney Rips Gingrich, Gingrich Rips Romney. They’re Both Right.

Romney Rips Gingrich, Gingrich Rips Romney. They’re Both Right. Romney Rips Gingrich, Gingrich Rips Romney. They’re Both Right.

The two GOP front-runners attack one another as corrupt and disreputable. That’s a fair assessment.

Jan 24, 2012 / John Nichols

Santorum Touts Birther Endorsement Santorum Touts Birther Endorsement

Rick Santorum is bragging about being endorsed by Joseph Farah of World Net Daily. Is he endorsing Farah’s claims that President Obama wasn’t born in Hawaii? 

Jan 23, 2012 / Ben Adler

Obama Is on the Brink of a Settlement With the Big Banks—and Progressives Are Furious

Obama Is on the Brink of a Settlement With the Big Banks—and Progressives Are Furious Obama Is on the Brink of a Settlement With the Big Banks—and Progressives Are Furious

The pending deal could let the banks off the hook for mortgage fraud and undercut the president’s message of fairness.

Jan 23, 2012 / George Zornick

Top Ten Greatest Moments of the South Carolina Primaries Top Ten Greatest Moments of the South Carolina Primaries

A few bad men. 

Jan 22, 2012 / Katie Halper

Six GOP Debate Questions Based on What We Know After South Carolina

Six GOP Debate Questions Based on What We Know After South Carolina Six GOP Debate Questions Based on What We Know After South Carolina

The remains of the Republican presidential field will gather Monday night in Florida for a debate that could again reshape a rapidly evolving race.

Jan 22, 2012 / John Nichols

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