Elections

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The RNC Was Nothing but Post-Truth Politics Katrina vanden Heuvel: The RNC Was Nothing but Post-Truth Politics

On Real Time with Bill Maher, Nation editor and publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel compares the DNC’s diverse showing with the “pale and stale” RNC.

Sep 10, 2012 / Press Room

It’s Time to Talk About the Poor It’s Time to Talk About the Poor

The poor were missing from the conversation at both national conventions.

Sep 10, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Why You Should Be Very Afraid of This Year’s Ballot Bullies Why You Should Be Very Afraid of This Year’s Ballot Bullies

Another report pulls up the curtain on the Tea Party–propelled voter intimidation network. 

Sep 10, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch

Romney’s Latest Healthcare Lie Romney’s Latest Healthcare Lie

Romney says he would guarantee insurance coverage to people with prior conditions. He wouldn’t. 

Sep 10, 2012 / Ben Adler

Right Wing Holds Romney Hostage on Healthcare Right Wing Holds Romney Hostage on Healthcare

Republican leaders know it would be good politics to let some of the healthcare reform law stand, but the Tea Party clearly has veto power. 

Sep 10, 2012 / George Zornick

A Promise Obama Can Keep Before the Election: Make Trade Transparent A Promise Obama Can Keep Before the Election: Make Trade Transparent

A sweeping new “Trans-Pacific Partnership” agreement is being negotiated in or name but without our informed consent. Obama should remove the cloak of secrecy.

Sep 9, 2012 / John Nichols

Jobs Report Creates Friday-Morning Hangover for Democrats Jobs Report Creates Friday-Morning Hangover for Democrats

The sluggish status quo continues, presenting voters with a decision to make on who can best improve the economy.

Sep 7, 2012 / George Zornick

This Week in Poverty: ‘Beating the Drum About Poverty’ (and Obama’s Nomination Speech) This Week in Poverty: ‘Beating the Drum About Poverty’ (and Obama’s Nomination Speech)

Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornel West continue to seek out and speak out on behalf of people living in poverty with their Poverty Tour 2.0.

Sep 7, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Howard Dean: The Case for Obama

Howard Dean: The Case for Obama Howard Dean: The Case for Obama

The former DNC chair predicts an Obama victory, says the future of the Supreme Court at stake.

Sep 7, 2012 / The Nation

Obama Manufactures an Argument for His Re-election Obama Manufactures an Argument for His Re-election

Obama promised a million new industrial jobs if he is re-elected. That's smart politics. But he should be listening to fellow Democrats who back fair trade and serious industrial p...

Sep 7, 2012 / John Nichols

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