Political Ideologies

‘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

Romney’s Unconvincing Wins Romney’s Unconvincing Wins

Mitt won the straw poll at CPAC and the Maine caucus, but not by enough. 

Feb 12, 2012 / Ben Adler

Koch Brothers, ALEC, Governor Walker Renew the Reagan Delusion Koch Brothers, ALEC, Governor Walker Renew the Reagan Delusion

Wisconsin's Scott Walker is positioning himself as the next Reagan by making union-busting a GOP sacrament. Conservatives are eating it up. But will a recall derail him?

Feb 11, 2012 / John Nichols

Santorum, Gingrich Give Dour Speeches at CPAC Santorum, Gingrich Give Dour Speeches at CPAC

Rick and Newt say they would replicate Reagan’s playbook, but they lack his optimistic appeal. 

Feb 11, 2012 / Ben Adler

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