Political Ideologies

GOP Debate to Rape Victims: Drop Dead GOP Debate to Rape Victims: Drop Dead

At the CNN Republican debate in Arizona, candidates vied to be the most stridently opposed to contraception, even for rape victims. 

Feb 23, 2012 / Ben Adler

How Tuesday’s Primaries Could End It for Romney

How Tuesday’s Primaries Could End It for Romney How Tuesday’s Primaries Could End It for Romney

If Romney loses Michigan and Arizona, it's the beginning of the end of his candidacy.

Feb 22, 2012 / John Nichols

The Failure of Austerity Politics The Failure of Austerity Politics

Austerians won the day in Europe—and now the people are paying the price. 

Feb 21, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

‘Gerrymandering at Its Worst’ ‘Gerrymandering at Its Worst’

Ari Berman and Ari Melber on Southern states’ redistricting maps—what critics call “gerrymandering at its worst”—and the future of US democracy.

Feb 21, 2012 / Press Room

The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality

The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality

Recent commentary demonstrates why Rick Santorum’s backward sexual politics are so appealing to Republicans.

Feb 21, 2012 / Ben Adler

David Koch Admits Big Spending to Help Scott Walker Bust ‘Union Power’ David Koch Admits Big Spending to Help Scott Walker Bust ‘Union Power’

The independent groups Koch funds aren’t supposed to coordinate their help for candidates.

Feb 20, 2012 / John Nichols

Sorry, Republicans, Your Savior Won’t Come Sorry, Republicans, Your Savior Won’t Come

Republicans are still dreaming about a new presidential candidate. It’s time to move on. 

Feb 20, 2012 / Ben Adler

Employees Need Birth Control Coverage Mandate Employees Need Birth Control Coverage Mandate

Catholic hospitals net billions in government aid. They should not be able to deny their employees contraceptive coverage.

Feb 17, 2012 / Lois Uttley

Rich Republicans Say Birth Control Is Cheap Rich Republicans Say Birth Control Is Cheap

Conservative millionaires and billionaires don’t see any need for health insurance to cover birth control when aspirin is cheaply available. 

Feb 16, 2012 / Ben Adler

Why Wall Street Is Doubling Down on Romney Why Wall Street Is Doubling Down on Romney

Mitt's fundraising advantage among big wealthy donors, especially in the financial sector keeps growing. That's because they're afraid of his opponents.

Feb 15, 2012 / Ben Adler

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