Politics

Ari Berman: Why Republicans Are Challenging the Voting Rights Act Ari Berman: Why Republicans Are Challenging the Voting Rights Act

If the GOP is pursuing voter ID laws for the sake of civil rights, then why is it doing so in a way that disenfranchises minority voters?

Jul 9, 2012 / Press Room

Occupy and the 99% Opposition Occupy and the 99% Opposition

Despite rumors of its demise, Occupy Wall Street has given rise to a flurry of actions targeting the 99 percent. What is this new phenomenon—and what role will it play in Nov...

Jul 9, 2012 / Jeremy Brecher

Tweet Beat: The Top Ten Best Republican Songs Tweet Beat: The Top Ten Best Republican Songs

Twitter brings you the the best Republican songs you've never heard of. 

Jul 9, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Katie Halper

Obama: No More Tax Breaks for Top Earners Obama: No More Tax Breaks for Top Earners

Democrats are trying to break the anti-tax absolutism of the GOP and claim a mandate on reform after the elections.

Jul 9, 2012 / George Zornick

‘Money In, People Out’: The Twin Pillars of the GOP’s 2012 Plan

‘Money In, People Out’: The Twin Pillars of the GOP’s 2012 Plan ‘Money In, People Out’: The Twin Pillars of the GOP’s 2012 Plan

The Republican strategy imperils our democracy and seeds distrust among a populace that already has little confidence in its elected leaders.

Jul 9, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

Snow Mitt and the Huntsman: A Tale from the Dark Forest of Republicanism Snow Mitt and the Huntsman: A Tale from the Dark Forest of Republicanism

Jon Huntsman’s decision to skip the GOP convention says a lot about how narrow the party of Lincoln, and even Reagan, has become.

Jul 9, 2012 / John Nichols

The GOP’s Attack on Voters The GOP’s Attack on Voters

The GOP admits that it believes voter ID laws will win Romney the election. 

Jul 9, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Activists Protest Romney’s ‘Koch Problem’ Activists Protest Romney’s ‘Koch Problem’

Hundreds of activists show up at a Mitt Romney Southampton fundraiser to protest billionaires’ money in politics. 

Jul 9, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Remember Iraq? Still A Mess, but the US Needs to Stay Out Remember Iraq? Still A Mess, but the US Needs to Stay Out

Violence is rising, but the United States knows little or nothing about what’s really happening.

Jul 9, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Krugman’s Manifesto for Economic Common Sense

Krugman’s Manifesto for Economic Common Sense Krugman’s Manifesto for Economic Common Sense

A new manifesto for economic sense from Paul Krugman and Richard Layard is by no means radical. But it’s rational, which these days is saying a lot.

Jul 9, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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