Government

Progressives Want a Stronger Focus on Protecting the Safety Net Progressives Want a Stronger Focus on Protecting the Safety Net

In Charlotte, progressives wish the party was making stronger promises not to cut Medicare and Social Security.  

Sep 5, 2012 / George Zornick

Never Mind Super PACs: How Big Business Is Buying the Election

Never Mind Super PACs: How Big Business Is Buying the Election Never Mind Super PACs: How Big Business Is Buying the Election

Thanks to Citizens United, US and foreign corporations can secretly spend millions on political campaigns under the cover of trade associations.

Aug 29, 2012 / Feature / Lee Fang

The US Chamber of Commerce’s Multimillion-Dollar Attack Plan

The US Chamber of Commerce’s Multimillion-Dollar Attack Plan The US Chamber of Commerce’s Multimillion-Dollar Attack Plan

The nation’s top business lobby has built up a huge war chest for conservatives. But has it crossed the legal line?

Aug 29, 2012 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Open the Presidential Debates!

Open the Presidential Debates! Open the Presidential Debates!

For a quarter-century, they have been tightly controlled by the major political parties to protect the status quo. It’s time for a change.

Aug 29, 2012 / John Nichols

Romney Games GOP Rules to Benefit His Campaign… in 2016 Romney Games GOP Rules to Benefit His Campaign… in 2016

Senior conservative activists in the GOP will try to block a rules rewrite that would insulate Romney from inside-the-party pressure, primary challenges.

Aug 28, 2012 / John Nichols

The GOP’s Split-Screen Convention

The GOP’s Split-Screen Convention The GOP’s Split-Screen Convention

What happens when reality—and natural disasters—intrude on the Republican's Ayn Rand fantasy. 

Aug 28, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Party of Principle? Not on Mitt Romney’s Watch

A Party of Principle? Not on Mitt Romney’s Watch A Party of Principle? Not on Mitt Romney’s Watch

A candidate who once prided himself on being a moderate has embraced the most conservative platform in modern history.

Aug 28, 2012 / John Nichols

JPMorgan Starts Buying Congress Again JPMorgan Starts Buying Congress Again

Members are taking money from the bank once again, as memory of the “fail whale” recedes.

Aug 24, 2012 / George Zornick

Ryan Is No Rand Ryan Is No Rand

Paul Ryan may claim to be a follower of the anti-government icon, but she would most likely despise him. 

Aug 20, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin

The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin

Akin’s comments that a woman’s body will reject a pregnancy from rape would be laughable if they weren’t so dangerous.

Aug 20, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

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