The Psychological Toll of Voter Suppression The Psychological Toll of Voter Suppression
Despite a series of voting rights victories, ballot box bullies will still try to dissuade voters.
Oct 16, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry
It’s Time to Debate Bain Capitalism It’s Time to Debate Bain Capitalism
Obama does not need to abandon his medium-cool persona to win tonight’s debate. He just has to set the agenda. He can do that by putting a human face on the issue of outsourc...
Oct 16, 2012 / John Nichols
Ryan Stunt Exposes Fraudulence of GOP Charity Rhetoric Ryan Stunt Exposes Fraudulence of GOP Charity Rhetoric
The Romney campaign faked a photo op of Ryan cleaning up at a soup kitchen.
Oct 16, 2012 / Ben Adler
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Facing the Alternative to Obama Katrina vanden Heuvel: Facing the Alternative to Obama
Despite Obama's unquestionably varied record, progressives can't afford four years under a Romney-Ryan presidency.
Oct 15, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Electoral Politics May be Messy, but It’s Better Than the Alternative Electoral Politics May be Messy, but It’s Better Than the Alternative
The European Union and American electoral politics are both examples of human conflict channeled through non-violent processes.
Oct 15, 2012 / Chris Hayes
Josh Mandel Offers the Most Nonsensical Plan Yet to Cover Pre-Existing Conditions Josh Mandel Offers the Most Nonsensical Plan Yet to Cover Pre-Existing Conditions
How will people with pre-existing conditions be protected if Obamacare is repealed? Don’t ask Republicans.
Oct 15, 2012 / George Zornick
In Colorado, Obama and Romney Focus on Mobilizing Their Bases In Colorado, Obama and Romney Focus on Mobilizing Their Bases
In swing states such as Colorado, the presidential race is coming down to who can turn out their voters, rather than persuading independents.
Oct 15, 2012 / Ben Adler
Why Romney and Ryan’s ‘Reforms’ of Medicaid Would Likely Destroy It Why Romney and Ryan’s ‘Reforms’ of Medicaid Would Likely Destroy It
Past experience with block granting the social safety net paints a dismal picture.
Oct 15, 2012 / Bryce Covert
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Obama Needs to Speak About Jobs Katrina vanden Heuvel: Obama Needs to Speak About Jobs
The president should also bring up women's health and expose Mitt Romney's extremist makeover.
Oct 15, 2012 / Press Room
Note to Obama: It’s Still the Economy, Stupid Note to Obama: It’s Still the Economy, Stupid
The president needs to aggressively defend his economic policies and critique Romneyomics in Tuesday's debate.
Oct 15, 2012 / Ari Berman