Political Figures

Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity

Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity

The president's plans, which will come down hardest on working families, women, people of color and young Americans, are wrong economically and politically. 

Apr 6, 2013 / John Nichols

Alaska’s Lesson for the Left Alaska’s Lesson for the Left

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins pulled off a huge upset in a state legislative race by showing that he cared.

Apr 3, 2013 / Feature / Russell Mokhiber

Obama Hiccups on Guest Workers

Obama Hiccups on Guest Workers Obama Hiccups on Guest Workers

We do know that a comprehensive immigration reform bill will soon surface. The trouble is, we don’t know what it will contain.

Mar 28, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Americans Want a ‘Back-to-Work’ Alternative to Ryan’s Austerity Scheme

Americans Want a ‘Back-to-Work’ Alternative to Ryan’s Austerity Scheme Americans Want a ‘Back-to-Work’ Alternative to Ryan’s Austerity Scheme

Democrats have an economic duty—and a political opportunity—to counter the House Budget with a robust growth agenda, which Americans favor across the spectrum.

Mar 21, 2013 / John Nichols

Not Just Hillary Clinton: Why So Many Republicans Are Embracing Marriage Equality

Not Just Hillary Clinton: Why So Many Republicans Are Embracing Marriage Equality Not Just Hillary Clinton: Why So Many Republicans Are Embracing Marriage Equality

Republicans know they must turn toward supporting gay marriage—evidence of how much progress LGBT activists have made.

Mar 19, 2013 / John Nichols

This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets

The Ryan budget proposal’s devastating implications and the clear, humane alternative proposed by the CPC.

Mar 16, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets

At look at the Ryan budget proposal's devastating implications and the clear, humane alternative proposed by the CPC.

Mar 16, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan

‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan ‘Nuns on the Bus’ Are Not on Board With Paul Ryan’s Plan

Catholic Sisters say the Budget Committee chairman’s plan would “create untenable situations for those struggling to survive economically.”

Mar 14, 2013 / John Nichols

The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later

The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later The Iraq Invasion, Ten Years Later

Is there any benefit to be found in an unbroken record of waste, futility and shame? Only if lessons learned prevent a catastrophe in Iran.

Mar 13, 2013 / Jonathan Schell

Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks

Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks

The Democratic senator is introducing legislation to break them up, but he’s in an uphill battle—against not only the GOP but his own party.

Mar 13, 2013 / William Greider

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