‘As a Father of Two Daughters,’ Obama Embraces Politics Over Science on Emergency Contraception ‘As a Father of Two Daughters,’ Obama Embraces Politics Over Science on Emergency Contraception
The FDA made the right decision on EC—and Obama rejected it.
Dec 8, 2011 / Emily Douglas
In Post-Rhee DC, Achievement Gaps Remain Staggeringly Wide In Post-Rhee DC, Achievement Gaps Remain Staggeringly Wide
According to new data, white and middle-class DC students are flying high, while black, Hispanic and poor children continue to lag behind their peers.
Dec 8, 2011 / Dana Goldstein
Teddy Roosevelt Would Recess Appoint Cordray as Wall St. Watchdog Teddy Roosevelt Would Recess Appoint Cordray as Wall St. Watchdog
A majority of senators want the former Ohio attorney general to head the Consumer Financial Products Bureau. The president should use a recess appointment to make it so.
Dec 8, 2011 / John Nichols
U-2, Brute? U-2, Brute?
Is a fallen US spy drone in Iran is a sign that Iran and the United States are on a path toward war?
Dec 8, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
29 Miners and Massey’s Coal Crimes 29 Miners and Massey’s Coal Crimes
$209 million isn't enough. Revoke Massey's corporate charter.
Dec 8, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
GOP Blocks Cordray’s Nomination to Head the CFPB GOP Blocks Cordray’s Nomination to Head the CFPB
Though two members wavered, Republicans stood up against consumer protection in a vote Thursday.
Dec 8, 2011 / George Zornick
Rove-backed Crossroads GPS Ad Smears Elizabeth Warren (Again) Rove-backed Crossroads GPS Ad Smears Elizabeth Warren (Again)
The newest attack ad from the conservative group ludicrously suggests that Warren supported the Wall Street bailout and has done the bidding of the biggest banks.
Dec 8, 2011 / Ari Berman
It’s Official: Internet Votes Congress the Biggest ‘FAIL’ of 2011 It’s Official: Internet Votes Congress the Biggest ‘FAIL’ of 2011
Frustration with Congress is even seeping over into the non-political areas of the web.
Dec 8, 2011 / Ari Melber
Obama Will ‘Reject’ Attempt to Restart Keystone XL Obama Will ‘Reject’ Attempt to Restart Keystone XL
Despite a cagey effort from House Republicans, it looks like the Keystone XL project will remain stalled.
Dec 8, 2011 / George Zornick
Republican Ads Get Personal Republican Ads Get Personal
New TV ads from Rick Perry and Mitt Romney have tossed aside any policy discussion in favor of touting their personal religiosity.
Dec 8, 2011 / Ben Adler