Jim Lehrer Gets Pwned Jim Lehrer Gets Pwned
In an era of post-truth, asymmetrically polarized politics, Lehrer and PBS have never seemed so sad and ill-equipped.
Oct 4, 2012 / Richard Kim
In a Debate Between Romney and Romney, Obama Was the Spectator In a Debate Between Romney and Romney, Obama Was the Spectator
As the moderator goes missing-in-action, Mitt Romney writes the rules of the first debate and makes himself over as moderate who just doesn't like “trickle-down government.&r...
Oct 4, 2012 / John Nichols
Re-Elect the President Re-Elect the President
Whatever disappointments progressives have with Obama's first term, we have a profound interest in the popular rejection of the Romney/Ryan ticket.
Oct 3, 2012 / The Editors
Go for the Jugular Go for the Jugular
What a principled counterattack campaign against the GOP would look like.
Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Dorian T. Warren
Movements Need Politicians—and Vice Versa Movements Need Politicians—and Vice Versa
Where their interests overlap, progressive politics can thrive.
Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Frances Fox Piven and Lorraine C. Minnite
We Need More than a New President We Need More than a New President
In a second Obama term, we must organize to win a new social contract for a new economy.
Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Saket Soni
Defeat the Reactionary White Elite Defeat the Reactionary White Elite
While preventing a Republican triumph is imperative, we should have no illusions about Obama.
Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Bill Fletcher Jr.
A Politics of Love A Politics of Love
In this election and after, we need to write a new story for our changing nation that places care and connection at the center.
Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Ai-jen Poo
Re-elect Obama—but Reject His Austerity Re-elect Obama—but Reject His Austerity
In the contest that comes after November, Obama will be on the wrong team.
Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage