Politics

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? 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 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

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