DC Mayor Arrested Protesting Budget Cuts DC Mayor Arrested Protesting Budget Cuts
Several DC leaders, including Mayor Vincent Gray, were arrested during a budget cut protest outside the Capitol on Monday.
Apr 12, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
Poverty in John Boehner’s District Poverty in John Boehner’s District
Fourteen percent of Speaker Boehner’s constituents live below the federal poverty line of $22,400 per year for a family of four. His budget targets these vulnerable people. ...
Apr 11, 2011 / Greg Kaufmann
Shareholders Fight Back as Democrats Compromise Shareholders Fight Back as Democrats Compromise
The ink on the compromise that kept the government open—barely--isn't even dry and they're already talking about the next round of cuts in Washington.
Apr 11, 2011 / Laura Flanders
The Crackdown on Bahrain’s Jocks for Justice The Crackdown on Bahrain’s Jocks for Justice
More than 200 Bahraini athletes—all Shi’a Muslims—have been suspended or detained for taking part in anti-government protests.
Apr 11, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Why President Obama Is Losing the Budget Fight Why President Obama Is Losing the Budget Fight
House Republicans are now determining the priorities of the entire US government. Until that changes, Obama and Congressional Democrats will find themselves on the defensive.
Apr 11, 2011 / Ari Berman
Less Funding, More Tasering Less Funding, More Tasering
As lawmakers cut budgets, some state Capitols are preparing to deal with the unruly masses by force.
Apr 11, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
NPR Station in LA Suspends Planned Parenthood Spots NPR Station in LA Suspends Planned Parenthood Spots
A tale of journalistic cowardice.
Apr 10, 2011 / Jon Wiener
Congress Representatives Join Fast Opposing Cuts Congress Representatives Join Fast Opposing Cuts
In total, 28 members of Congress (all Democrats) have joined the nationwide fast opposing budget cuts.
Apr 9, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
Advice for Obama: Confront, Then Compromise Advice for Obama: Confront, Then Compromise
By failing to thematically challenge the GOP’s budget, President Obama has made it easier for John Boehner to keep demanding larger and larger spending cuts.
Apr 8, 2011 / Ari Berman
What Happened to the GOP’s Social Issues Truce? What Happened to the GOP’s Social Issues Truce?
Attacks by Republicans on Planned Parenthood during the budget fight illustrate how radical social conservatives still hold the balance of power inside the GOP.
Apr 8, 2011 / Ari Berman