Politics

Tea Party Govs Say ‘No’ to Medicaid Expansion

Tea Party Govs Say ‘No’ to Medicaid Expansion Tea Party Govs Say ‘No’ to Medicaid Expansion

More than a million people will be denied medical coverage if Florida and South Carolina opt out, but the battle is far from over. 

Jul 2, 2012 / George Zornick

The Biggest Tax Increase in the World That Isn’t The Biggest Tax Increase in the World That Isn’t

Conservatives’ claim that “Obamacare” is the largest tax increase in history is entirely false, but that doesn’t seem to matter.

Jul 2, 2012 / Ben Adler

This Week: A Beginning to the End of America’s Healthcare Crisis This Week: A Beginning to the End of America’s Healthcare Crisis

The Nation's all-star team of reporters and writers were front and center with reaction and analysis on all the week’s Supreme Court decisions. Plus, editor-at-large Chris Ha...

Jun 30, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Robert Reich: Mitt Romney’s Casino Capitalism

Robert Reich: Mitt Romney’s Casino Capitalism Robert Reich: Mitt Romney’s Casino Capitalism

Romney and his kind turned much of our economy into a betting parlor—how did he ever become a serious candidate for the presidency?

Jun 29, 2012 / The Nation

In the Healthcare Decision, a Hidden Threat? In the Healthcare Decision, a Hidden Threat?

Could the Supreme Court's ruling on healthcare be a major victory for those who want to limit the social safety net?

Jun 29, 2012 / Aziz Huq

Facts Get in the Way of GOP’s Fast and Furious Investigation

Facts Get in the Way of GOP’s Fast and Furious Investigation Facts Get in the Way of GOP’s Fast and Furious Investigation

A blockbuster piece of investigative reporting has shredded the central claims of Darrell Issa’s investigation.

Jun 29, 2012 / George Zornick

What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy

What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy What Pelosi and the Black Caucus Get About the Next GOP Strategy

The walkout by CBC members and the House Democratic leader was exactly the right response to the Holder contempt vote. Indeed, it’s a model for future fights.

Jun 29, 2012 / John Nichols

Roberts and Obamacare: The Odd Couple Wins Roberts and Obamacare: The Odd Couple Wins

With the ACA upheld, the door has been opened for evolution toward what eventually will be recognized as nationalized healthcare.

Jun 29, 2012 / William Greider

This Week in Poverty: 89,000 Children in Pennsylvania Lose Medicaid This Week in Poverty: 89,000 Children in Pennsylvania Lose Medicaid

In Pennsylvania, 89,000 children have been dropped from Medicaid, including many with life-threatening illnesses who were mistakenly deemed ineligible.

Jun 29, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

The Supreme Court Leaves Romney in the Cold The Supreme Court Leaves Romney in the Cold

 Mitt's reaction to today's decision was feeble, and telling.

Jun 28, 2012 / Robert Scheer

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