#S17 2012: One Year of Occupy Wall Street #S17 2012: One Year of Occupy Wall Street
We spoke with organizers, union workers and students in debt who all seem to agree that Occupy isn't over.
Sep 18, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Chris Hedges: The Absurdity of American Empire Chris Hedges: The Absurdity of American Empire
What happens when you force communities, families and entire ecosystems to kneel before the dictates of the marketplace?
Sep 13, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Voices from the DNC: Susana López Krulevitch and Sofia Krulevitch—Democratic Women Voices from the DNC: Susana López Krulevitch and Sofia Krulevitch—Democratic Women
Women are integral not only to the base of the Democratic party's base, but also to its leadership.
Sep 6, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Voices From the DNC: Lillie Madali—Fighting to Keep Healthcare for Asian Americans Voices From the DNC: Lillie Madali—Fighting to Keep Healthcare for Asian Americans
One in ten Asian Americans carry hepatitis B, and before the Affordable Care Act, that 10 percent could be denied health insurance based on this pre-existing condition.
Sep 5, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Voices from the DNC: Herbert Graves on Romney’s Disconnect with Working America Voices from the DNC: Herbert Graves on Romney’s Disconnect with Working America
Average Americans need housing, healthcare and better jobs. Romney's platform isn't convincing them that he can deliver.
Sep 4, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Voices from the DNC: Monisha Harrell on Marriage Equality Voices from the DNC: Monisha Harrell on Marriage Equality
The Democrats' 2012 party platform is the first in American political history to overtly call for marriage equality.
Sep 4, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
JoAnn Wypijewski: The GOP’s Ron Paul Problem JoAnn Wypijewski: The GOP’s Ron Paul Problem
The Republican party has a problem and his name is Ron Paul.
Sep 3, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Undocumented Immigrants Take On the DNC Undocumented Immigrants Take On the DNC
The Undocubus activists are calling for the immigration reform that President Obama promised when he first ran for office.
Sep 3, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Rick Perlstein: Mitt Romney’s Acceptance Speech Failure Rick Perlstein: Mitt Romney’s Acceptance Speech Failure
A presidential candidate's acceptance speech traditionally serves as their introduction to the country, and Mitt didn't make a very good impression.
Aug 31, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
John Nichols: Will the RNC Be a Success for the GOP? John Nichols: Will the RNC Be a Success for the GOP?
The Republican National Convention in Tampa will give the Democrats plenty to respond to in Charlotte next week.
Aug 30, 2012 / Francis Reynolds