Government

‘A Christmas Carol’ (The Unemployed Are Not Boehner’s Business Remix)

‘A Christmas Carol’ (The Unemployed Are Not Boehner’s Business Remix) ‘A Christmas Carol’ (The Unemployed Are Not Boehner’s Business Remix)

As they neglect the need to extend benefits for the long-term unemployed, the Speaker and his caucus run the risk of a visit from the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. ...

Dec 23, 2012 / John Nichols

Boehner’s Choice

Boehner’s Choice Boehner’s Choice

The failure of Plan B has put the House Speaker in a tough position. 

Dec 21, 2012 / George Zornick

This Week in Poverty: US Single Mothers—’The Worst Off’

This Week in Poverty: US Single Mothers—’The Worst Off’ This Week in Poverty: US Single Mothers—’The Worst Off’

Despite working more hours than their peers in other high-income countries, single mothers in the US have higher poverty rates. 

Dec 21, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Speaker Boehner Loses It

Speaker Boehner Loses It Speaker Boehner Loses It

The Speaker's own House Repulicans abandoned him in the Plan B vote. But the American people already abandoned Boehner and the Republicans on November 6.

Dec 21, 2012 / John Nichols

Senate Hearing Recounts the Many Election Season Mishaps of 2012

Senate Hearing Recounts the Many Election Season Mishaps of 2012 Senate Hearing Recounts the Many Election Season Mishaps of 2012

Elections administrators gathered for a hearing before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary to unpack some of the shenanigans from last month.

Dec 20, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch

Will Congress Rein In Illegal Spying?

Will Congress Rein In Illegal Spying? Will Congress Rein In Illegal Spying?

When The New York Times first revealed the NSA was wiretapping Americans without a warrant in 2005, it was a scandal. But the government continues to spy with impunity—and wh...

Dec 19, 2012 / Marcy Wheeler

New ALEC Documents Show Regulatory Capture in Action

New ALEC Documents Show Regulatory Capture in Action New ALEC Documents Show Regulatory Capture in Action

ALEC is playing lobbyist match-maker with state regulators to push an anti-environmental agenda.

Dec 19, 2012 / Lee Fang

Why Democrats Must Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts

Why Democrats Must Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts Why Democrats Must Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts

Cutting benefits goes against the Democratic Party's most powerful political claim: That it defends Social Security—no matter who is attacking.

Dec 19, 2012 / John Nichols

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Focus the Secretary of State Debate on Policy, Not Politics Katrina vanden Heuvel: Focus the Secretary of State Debate on Policy, Not Politics

Partisan predictions for the presiden’s nominee have drowned out the real conversation on Obama’s foreign policy priorities. 

Dec 18, 2012 / Press Room

Proposed Social Security Bargain Makes No Sense for the Elderly

Proposed Social Security Bargain Makes No Sense for the Elderly Proposed Social Security Bargain Makes No Sense for the Elderly

The median income of people over age 65 is less than $20,000. The solution is not to cut that further.

Dec 18, 2012 / Dean Baker

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