Paul Ryan Goddam! Paul Ryan Goddam!
It’s time to update Nina Simone's iconic song title—the GOP veep candidate is just as extreme on women’s health and rights as he is on economics.
Aug 22, 2012 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
GOP Convention Will Formally Endorse the Todd Akin Platform GOP Convention Will Formally Endorse the Todd Akin Platform
Will Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan distance themselves from the new Republican platform, as they have from Akin?
Aug 22, 2012 / John Nichols
Paul Ryan’s False Premise Paul Ryan’s False Premise
For years, he's justified his austerity budgets with premonitions of a spike in inflation and interest rates. Problem is it hasn't happened.
Aug 21, 2012 / Ben Adler
Does ‘Ryan’ Rhyme With ‘Suppression’? Does ‘Ryan’ Rhyme With ‘Suppression’?
Voter ID resurfaces in Wisconsin.
Aug 21, 2012 / John Nichols
On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate
When it comes to discussing healthcare policy, the GOP duo is being cowardly and dishonest.
Aug 20, 2012 / Ben Adler
Robert Reich’s Illustrated Guide to the Romney-Ryan Economic Plan Robert Reich’s Illustrated Guide to the Romney-Ryan Economic Plan
Economist Robert Reich took to the easel to break down the tenets of Paul Ryan's economic plan.
Aug 20, 2012 / Robert B. Reich
Ari Berman: Why Have Republicans Flip-Flopped on Early Voting? Ari Berman: Why Have Republicans Flip-Flopped on Early Voting?
The GOP never railed against the cost of early voting until it was something Democrats were using.
Aug 20, 2012 / Press Room
Ohio GOP Admits Early Voting Cutbacks Are Racially Motivated Ohio GOP Admits Early Voting Cutbacks Are Racially Motivated
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted takes drastic action to limit early voting hours in Ohio.
Aug 20, 2012 / Ari Berman
The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin
Akin’s comments that a woman’s body will reject a pregnancy from rape would be laughable if they weren’t so dangerous.
Aug 20, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan? Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan?
Ryan’s perceived commitment to principle and focus on the economy could make him more appealing to young people than Mitt Romney. But he’s no Barack Obama.
Aug 17, 2012 / Ben Adler