Politics

The Irony of Right-Wing Secessionist Fantasies

The Irony of Right-Wing Secessionist Fantasies The Irony of Right-Wing Secessionist Fantasies

Obama’s re-election inspired residents of states like Louisiana and Alabama to push for independence from the rest of the country. They should be careful what they wish for. ...

Nov 28, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge

What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want

What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want What the CEOs Lobbying on the Fiscal Cliff Really Want

The sacrifice preached by these CEOs in the fiscal cliff debate is most certainly one-sided.

Nov 28, 2012 / George Zornick

Republicans Begin Pivot on Immigration

Republicans Begin Pivot on Immigration Republicans Begin Pivot on Immigration

The Republican answer to the DREAM Act—the Achieve Act—still falls short of what the GOP needs to win over voters. 

Nov 28, 2012 / Ben Adler

Why Did Republicans Lose Again? Why Did Republicans Lose Again?

It couldn't have been Republicans' demonization of everyone outside their white male base, right?

Nov 27, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow

Grover Norquist’s Budget Is Largely Financed by Just Two Billionaire-Backed Nonprofits Grover Norquist’s Budget Is Largely Financed by Just Two Billionaire-Backed Nonprofits

Republicans, meet your real master. Over 60 percent of Grover Norquist’s budget comes from just two billionaire-backed nonprofits. 

Nov 27, 2012 / Lee Fang

Don’t Eliminate the Filibuster, Restore It

Don’t Eliminate the Filibuster, Restore It Don’t Eliminate the Filibuster, Restore It

Democrats don’t need to eliminate the filibuster. They need to restore the Mr. Smith Goes to Washington standard.

Nov 27, 2012 / John Nichols

Progressives Organize Push for a Strong SEC Chair Progressives Organize Push for a Strong SEC Chair

A petition demanding Obama appoint someone who will hold Wall Street accountable has already gained a significant number of signatures. 

Nov 27, 2012 / George Zornick

Tea Party Crowd’s Answer for Why Romney Lost? Voter Fraud! Tea Party Crowd’s Answer for Why Romney Lost? Voter Fraud!

An idea is spreading on the right that Republicans are unfairly constrained by a court ruling that bars the party from targeting “ballot security” measures at communiti...

Nov 27, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch

Governor Cuomo’s Choice Governor Cuomo’s Choice

Obstruction has ruled in Albany for too long. The governor must push for a Democratic majority in the New York State Senate.

Nov 27, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

‘No Services, No Rent’: NYCHA Residents Call For Action in Sandy’s Wake ‘No Services, No Rent’: NYCHA Residents Call For Action in Sandy’s Wake

NYC public housing residents call for a cancellation of rent following Hurricane Sandy and loss of basic services.

Nov 27, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

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