Election 2012

The RNC’s Final Insult to Women The RNC’s Final Insult to Women

 On Thursday, anti–abortion rights women spoke outside the convention and Romney patronized women in his acceptance speech. 

Sep 3, 2012 / Ben Adler

Former Democratic Strategists Now Boost the GOP Former Democratic Strategists Now Boost the GOP

The 2008 producer of the DNC convention is among the many Democratic strategists now working for the GOP. 

Sep 2, 2012 / Lee Fang

Paul Ryan’s Labor Day Promise to American Workers: Candy and a Sports Schedule Paul Ryan’s Labor Day Promise to American Workers: Candy and a Sports Schedule

On Labor Day, 2001, the congressman was asked what he would do to help the unemployed. He replied, “C’mon, we’re all here to have a good time.”

Sep 1, 2012 / John Nichols

‘Undocumented and Unfraid’: UndocuBus Riders Lead by Example ‘Undocumented and Unfraid’: UndocuBus Riders Lead by Example

In their final stop before arriving to Charlotte for the DNC, UndocuBus riders continue to inspire others to come out of the shadows in North Carolina.

Aug 31, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch and Aura Bogado

The Clint Eastwood Convention The Clint Eastwood Convention

Eastwood’s weird, ambiguous performance was actually perfect for this most fake of conventions.  

Aug 31, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Anatomy of a Meme: #Eastwooding Anatomy of a Meme: #Eastwooding

It requires a perfect alignment of many cultural stars to create a meme, and last night at the RNC, Clint Eastwood gave us just that.  

Aug 31, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

Ari Berman: Big Win for Voting Rights Advocates Ari Berman: Big Win for Voting Rights Advocates

Thursday’s federal court ruling was a major victory for voing rights advocates, but the campaign against voting rights continues nationwide. 

Aug 31, 2012 / Press Room

Big Oil Throws Big Bash After RNC Big Oil Throws Big Bash After RNC

The oil industry’s big party was the talk of Tampa following the Republican convention. 

Aug 31, 2012 / George Zornick

Talk About Poverty (#TalkPoverty): Jessica Bartholow’s Questions for Obama and Romney Talk About Poverty (#TalkPoverty): Jessica Bartholow’s Questions for Obama and Romney

Jessica Bartholow grew up in a working poor family dealing with hunger, housing insecurity and no affordable healthcare. Now she's trying to make sure other people don't suffer thr...

Aug 31, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Rick Perlstein: Mitt Romney’s Acceptance Speech Failure

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

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