Ari Berman on the GOP’s War on Voting Ari Berman on the GOP’s War on Voting
The voting rights of more than 5 million people will be affected by the legislation. The number is higher than the margin of victory in two of the past three presidential elections...
Oct 4, 2011 / Press Room
Obama Denounces New GOP Voting Laws, Says the Justice Department Is Investigating Obama Denounces New GOP Voting Laws, Says the Justice Department Is Investigating
The president calls new GOP voting changes a “big mistake” and instructs the Justice Department to investigate.
Oct 4, 2011 / Ari Berman
Taking a Close Look at Rick Perry’s Civil Rights Record Taking a Close Look at Rick Perry’s Civil Rights Record
The name of his family hunting ranch raises questions about his race politics. So what’s his record on civil rights issues?
Oct 4, 2011 / Ben Adler
With Obama Veering Corporate On Trade, Democrats Need to ‘Distinguish Themselves From the President’ With Obama Veering Corporate On Trade, Democrats Need to ‘Distinguish Themselves From the President’
A savvy Democratic congressman warns that House and Senate Democrats had best be thinking about how to run and win even if Obama stumbles. History suggests that his point is ...
Oct 3, 2011 / John Nichols
Should Chris Christie Run for President? Should Chris Christie Run for President?
Come on Christie, just do it.
Oct 3, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie
Michele Bachmann’s Pre–New Deal Jurisprudence Michele Bachmann’s Pre–New Deal Jurisprudence
Bachmann claims that a state individual health insurance mandate, not just the federal one, is unconstitutional.
Sep 30, 2011 / Ben Adler
Michele Bachmann’s Pre-New Deal Jurisprudence Michele Bachmann’s Pre-New Deal Jurisprudence
Bachmann claims that a state individual health insurance mandate, not just the federal one, is unconstitutional.
Sep 30, 2011 / Ben Adler
Club for Growth Pressures Republican Candidates to Choose China Over US in Currency Manipulation Fight Club for Growth Pressures Republican Candidates to Choose China Over US in Currency Manipulation Fight
Right-wing group pressures Republicans to oppose any effort to impose tariffs on countries that manipulate currency in order to achieve economic dominance.
Sep 29, 2011 / John Nichols
How Would the Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care Reform Affect the Election? How Would the Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care Reform Affect the Election?
The Republican base is just as likely to be outraged by a decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.
Sep 29, 2011 / Ben Adler
What Rick Perry Would Do to Medicaid What Rick Perry Would Do to Medicaid
As governor of Texas and a candidate for president, Perry has proposed to turn Medicaid into a block grant program. That would be devastating for people with disabilities.
Sep 26, 2011 / Ben Adler