Solyndra and the Republican Outrage Machine Solyndra and the Republican Outrage Machine
Trying to lurch focus away from Romney’s Bain debacle, the GOP is manufacturing a scandal from the ashes of the failed solar start-up.
Jul 19, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
CFPB Demonstrates Why Banks Fought Its Creation Tooth-and-Nail CFPB Demonstrates Why Banks Fought Its Creation Tooth-and-Nail
After spending untold amounts of money battling the creation of the bureau, Capital One finds itself the first victim.
Jul 18, 2012 / George Zornick
Wisconsin Recalls Finally Check and Balance Scott Walker Wisconsin Recalls Finally Check and Balance Scott Walker
With the formal shift of control of the Wisconsin state Senate to Democratic control, America’s leading anti-labor governor can no longer govern at whim.
Jul 18, 2012 / John Nichols
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Won’t Romney Release His Tax Returns? Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Won’t Romney Release His Tax Returns?
With the country in the midst of a debate about tax fairness, Mitt has lost control of the dialogue entirely.
Jul 18, 2012 / Press Room
Are Republicans Secretly Anxious About Opposing Campaign Finance Reform? Are Republicans Secretly Anxious About Opposing Campaign Finance Reform?
Democratic Senators say they’re hearing angst from the other side of the aisle about the party line on donor disclosure.
Jul 18, 2012 / George Zornick
Minnesota Voter ID Amendment Draws Youth Activists Minnesota Voter ID Amendment Draws Youth Activists
Minnesota’s voter ID is creating a new generation of activists fighting for social justice. Miracle Randle is one of them.
Jul 18, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
Romney’s Doomed ‘I Am Rubber, You Are Glue’ Defense Romney’s Doomed ‘I Am Rubber, You Are Glue’ Defense
Romney’s recent strategy appears less Rove and more schoolyard whine, serving not to attack the president’s strength but to hold a mirror up to his own weaknesses. ...
Jul 18, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
VIDEO: GOP Senators Give Impassioned Speeches for Campaign Disclosure—Ten Years Ago VIDEO: GOP Senators Give Impassioned Speeches for Campaign Disclosure—Ten Years Ago
The party has changed drastically in the past decade, and now the GOP and its allies are now vowing to defeat the DISCLOSE Act by any means necessary.
Jul 17, 2012 / Lee Fang
Chris Hayes: How the Powerful Rig the System, From Penn State to Wall Street Chris Hayes: How the Powerful Rig the System, From Penn State to Wall Street
Protection of the elites by the elites has compromised our most important institutions.
Jul 17, 2012 / Press Room
Nurses Union Will Keep Fighting for Medicare for All Nurses Union Will Keep Fighting for Medicare for All
Let’s acknowledge that the Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act is a good thing without pretending that our nation’s healthcare crisis is over.
Jul 17, 2012 / RoseAnn DeMoro