The Biggest Tax Increase in the World That Isn’t The Biggest Tax Increase in the World That Isn’t
Conservatives’ claim that “Obamacare” is the largest tax increase in history is entirely false, but that doesn’t seem to matter.
Jul 2, 2012 / Ben Adler
What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy
The walkout by CBC members and the House Democratic leader was exactly the right response to the Holder contempt vote. Indeed, it’s a model for future fights.
Jun 29, 2012 / John Nichols
The Three-Letter Word That Saved Healthcare The Three-Letter Word That Saved Healthcare
Obama didn’t kill your granny, freedom is not actually dead and constitutionally protected taxation can—and often does—create a stronger America.
Jun 28, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
Republicans Freak Out Over Ruling, Renew Attack on Obamacare Republicans Freak Out Over Ruling, Renew Attack on Obamacare
This may be the rare instance where what is good for the country is good for Mitt Romney.
Jun 28, 2012 / Ben Adler
Karl Rove Targets Youth With Negative Ads Karl Rove Targets Youth With Negative Ads
The GOP sees no need for positive messaging. Just make them dislike Obama.
Jun 27, 2012 / Ben Adler
Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age
Bain Capital is part of a system that enriches Wall Street while impoverishing millions.
Jun 27, 2012 / Feature / Robert B. Reich
The Washington Post’s Problem The Washington Post’s Problem
The paper had a problem: it needed a blogger to cover conservatives. It wound up with a bigger problem.
Jun 27, 2012 / Feature / Eric Alterman
Florida to Minorities: Don’t Vote Here Florida to Minorities: Don’t Vote Here
If GOP lawmakers get their way, voting will become much more difficult in the Sunshine State.
Jun 27, 2012 / Feature / Brentin Mock
GOP: Obama Planning to ‘Steal’ the Election GOP: Obama Planning to ‘Steal’ the Election
The GOP’s elaborate conspiracy theories bolster new voter suppression laws.
Jun 27, 2012 / Ari Berman
Eric Holder, the Right’s New Boogeyman Eric Holder, the Right’s New Boogeyman
What does Holder’s defense of voting rights have to do with a House committee move to hold him in contempt? Everything.
Jun 27, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch