Politics

High Court Produces a Politics of, by and for Corporations High Court Produces a Politics of, by and for Corporations

The Supreme Court’s partisan majority has made it harder for public-sector unions to engage in politics. This is not what democracy looks like.

Jun 21, 2012 / John Nichols

Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court? Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court?

Today's decisions about sex, drugs, and union speech may offer clues about next week's decision on healthcare.

Jun 21, 2012 / David Cole

This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like

This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like

That CEOs make better presidents has been Romney’s mantra, but a quick look at history says otherwise.

Jun 21, 2012 / Ben Adler

Healthcare: Give the People What They Want

Healthcare: Give the People What They Want Healthcare: Give the People What They Want

Most Americans want pretty much the same outcome from healthcare reform, and it’s not what either major-party candidate is offering.

Jun 21, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate

Catholic hospitals net billions in federal funding—yet demand special public policy just for them. 

Jun 20, 2012 / Emily Douglas

Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports

The Department of Justice spent $2 to 3 million prosecuting Roger Clemens. Why?

Jun 20, 2012 / Press Room

Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution

Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution

Issa has made politics central to his fight with the Obama White House—rather than making a credible case for his demands.

Jun 20, 2012 / John Nichols

Obama Campaign Demands Crossroads GPS Disclose Donors Obama Campaign Demands Crossroads GPS Disclose Donors

Obama for America filed a complaint with the FEC arguing that Karl Rove’s group is a political committee, so it must disclose its donors.

Jun 20, 2012 / Ben Adler

Jamie Dimon Finally Takes Heat on the Hill Jamie Dimon Finally Takes Heat on the Hill

Congressman tells the CEO, “You’re throwing darts at a dartboard and putting a lot of money at risk just in case you were wrong the first time. I don’t see how th...

Jun 19, 2012 / George Zornick

Ari Melber Sips Cosmos on ‘The Daily Show’ Ari Melber Sips Cosmos on ‘The Daily Show’

Who knew that Melber can hold a brimming cocktail at an unnatural height and give political advice at the same time?

Jun 19, 2012 / Press Room

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