Politics

Goldman Sachs Looks to Turn a Profit on a Program to Fight Recidivism

Goldman Sachs Looks to Turn a Profit on a Program to Fight Recidivism Goldman Sachs Looks to Turn a Profit on a Program to Fight Recidivism

City officials say social impact bonds are a smart way to raise revenue. But government watchdogs worry about creeping corporate influence.

Aug 20, 2012 / Max Rivlin-Nadler

On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate

On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate

When it comes to discussing healthcare policy, the GOP duo is being cowardly and dishonest.

Aug 20, 2012 / Ben Adler

Robert Reich’s Illustrated Guide to the Romney-Ryan Economic Plan Robert Reich’s Illustrated Guide to the Romney-Ryan Economic Plan

Economist Robert Reich took to the easel to break down the tenets of Paul Ryan's economic plan.

Aug 20, 2012 / Robert B. Reich

Ryan Is No Rand Ryan Is No Rand

Paul Ryan may claim to be a follower of the anti-government icon, but she would most likely despise him. 

Aug 20, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Ari Berman: Why Have Republicans Flip-Flopped on Early Voting? Ari Berman: Why Have Republicans Flip-Flopped on Early Voting?

The GOP never railed against the cost of early voting until it was something Democrats were using.

Aug 20, 2012 / Press Room

Ohio GOP Admits Early Voting Cutbacks Are Racially Motivated Ohio GOP Admits Early Voting Cutbacks Are Racially Motivated

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted takes drastic action to limit early voting hours in Ohio.

Aug 20, 2012 / Ari Berman

With Romney-Ryan, GOP Becomes Grand Old Private-Equity Party With Romney-Ryan, GOP Becomes Grand Old Private-Equity Party

Republicans once warned against “unfair money-getting.” Now, they are preparing to do even more to facilitate “vulture capitalism.”

Aug 20, 2012 / John Nichols

The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin

The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin

Akin’s comments that a woman’s body will reject a pregnancy from rape would be laughable if they weren’t so dangerous.

Aug 20, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

Ari Berman: The GOP War Against Voters

Ari Berman: The GOP War Against Voters Ari Berman: The GOP War Against Voters

You're more likely to be hit by lightning than you are to commit voter fraud at the polls. So why are Republicans so set on passing voter ID laws and other measures to stop this no...

Aug 18, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan? Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan?

Ryan’s perceived commitment to principle and focus on the economy could make him more appealing to young people than Mitt Romney. But he’s no Barack Obama. 

Aug 17, 2012 / Ben Adler

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