The Bushwomen. They’re Back. The Bushwomen. They’re Back.
Condoleezza Rice is at the RNC, Christine Todd Whitman is in the New York Times. GOP women have a long history of cynicism.
Aug 30, 2012 / Laura Flanders
John Nichols: Will the RNC Be a Success for the GOP? John Nichols: Will the RNC Be a Success for the GOP?
The Republican National Convention in Tampa will give the Democrats plenty to respond to in Charlotte next week.
Aug 30, 2012 / The Nation
Romney and Ryan Ignore the Gipper Romney and Ryan Ignore the Gipper
Resorting to “root canal economics,” the Republicans are falling into a trap.
Aug 30, 2012 / William Greider
Lessons From Our Second Hurricane Lessons From Our Second Hurricane
Has Hurricane Isaac taught Bobby Jindal that in the face of natural disaster, small government is no help?
Aug 30, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry and James Perry
Steve Brodner’s Live RNC Art Blog: Day Three Steve Brodner’s Live RNC Art Blog: Day Three
Stay tuned to see drawings during the GOP convention’s grand finale tonight!
Aug 30, 2012 / Steve Brodner
Ben Adler: Marco Rubio and the GOP’s Latino Problem Ben Adler: Marco Rubio and the GOP’s Latino Problem
When the rising Latino star of the GOP introduces Mitt Romney tonight, he will be reaching out to a demographic with which his party is faring increasingly poor. But will it work?
Aug 30, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
The Lies Republicans Tell About Obama and Welfare The Lies Republicans Tell About Obama and Welfare
Let’s at least set the record straight.
Aug 30, 2012 / Betsy Reed
GOP Features Brutal Austerity, Puerto Rico–style, In Tampa GOP Features Brutal Austerity, Puerto Rico–style, In Tampa
Puerto Rico’s governor presided over mass layoffs of public workers and slashed corporate tax rates.
Aug 30, 2012 / George Zornick
UndocuBus Riders Find Struggle and Hope in Knoxville UndocuBus Riders Find Struggle and Hope in Knoxville
On their way to the Democratic National Convention, UndocuBus riders find community in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Aug 30, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch
Federal Court: Texas Voter ID Law Violates Voting Rights Act Federal Court: Texas Voter ID Law Violates Voting Rights Act
The court ruling clearly shows how voter ID laws disproportionately harm minority and low-income voters, who are more likely to vote for Democrats than Republicans.
Aug 30, 2012 / Ari Berman