The Right

Rick Perlstein: Republicans, Crazy; Democrats, Stupid

Rick Perlstein: Republicans, Crazy; Democrats, Stupid Rick Perlstein: Republicans, Crazy; Democrats, Stupid

How did American politics degenerate into the two opposing worldviews that govern the country today?

Apr 12, 2012 / The Nation

‘National Review’ Drops Another Racist Writer ‘National Review’ Drops Another Racist Writer

The conservative magazine let go of another contributor for offensive racial remarks. There is a reason this keeps happening. 

Apr 12, 2012 / Ben Adler

The War on Women Voting The War on Women Voting

Photo voter ID laws will have a disproportionate impact on women voters, who are more likely to have name and address changes.

Apr 12, 2012 / Brentin Mock

You’re on Your Own, Kids: The End of Welfare as We Know It You’re on Your Own, Kids: The End of Welfare as We Know It

Who will speak for the rights of the unborn now that Rick Santorum is gone from the race? 

Apr 12, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Scott Walker’s Using John Mellencamp’s Music; Mellencamp is Not Amused Scott Walker’s Using John Mellencamp’s Music; Mellencamp is Not Amused

Wisconsin's anti-labor governor uses rocker's song "Small Town" at his first recall rally. Mellencamp responds with a pro-labor message.

Apr 12, 2012 / John Nichols

Republican Women in Denial

Republican Women in Denial Republican Women in Denial

A visit to the Republican Women's Club of New York to see Callista Gingrich suggests the GOP won’t fix its gender gap problem.

Apr 11, 2012 / Ben Adler

How Rick Santorum Moved the GOP Primary to the Right

How Rick Santorum Moved the GOP Primary to the Right How Rick Santorum Moved the GOP Primary to the Right

He revivified the religious right and pushed his opponents to extremes on a host of issues.

Apr 10, 2012 / Ben Adler

It’s Romney, the GOP Candidate Opposed by 59 Percent of Republicans

It’s Romney, the GOP Candidate Opposed by 59 Percent of Republicans It’s Romney, the GOP Candidate Opposed by 59 Percent of Republicans

Thanks to bruising competition from Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney is a far, far weaker candidate than he was in January.

Apr 10, 2012 / John Nichols

Romney Trying to Erase Primary Extremism

Romney Trying to Erase Primary Extremism Romney Trying to Erase Primary Extremism

Mitt and the GOP want to repair relations with women and Latinos. But they offer nothing of substance. 

Apr 9, 2012 / Ben Adler

John Derbyshire, ‘National Review’ and Conservatives’ Race Problem John Derbyshire, ‘National Review’ and Conservatives’ Race Problem

A racist column got the pundit fired. But he is not the only right-wing pundit who uses racially inflammatory language. 

Apr 8, 2012 / Ben Adler

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