Politics

How the Wisconsin Uprising Got Hijacked How the Wisconsin Uprising Got Hijacked

Why electoral politics sold out the popular uprising in the Badger State—and why it’s not all over.

Jun 11, 2012 / Andy Kroll

Romney’s All Wrong on Public Sector Employment

Romney’s All Wrong on Public Sector Employment Romney’s All Wrong on Public Sector Employment

The latest election spat holds an important clue about who has real solutions for the stagnant recovery.

Jun 11, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Tight Race for Giffords Seat Sends Big Signals About November Tight Race for Giffords Seat Sends Big Signals About November

If Dems win, it boosts a Southwestern strategy for taking the House and presidency.

Jun 11, 2012 / John Nichols

Walker Wins, Money Shouts Walker Wins, Money Shouts

Eric on the Times review of The Cause and Reed on Charles Lane's particular style of punditry.

Jun 8, 2012 / Eric Alterman

Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’ Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’

The “money power” is on the march in our politics and the Vermont senator says the message of the billionaies is clear: “We want it all. And now we can buy it.&rd...

Jun 8, 2012 / John Nichols

This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers

Janitors in Houston speak out about sub-poverty wages and strike over workplace harrassment. Eleven are barred from returning to the job.

Jun 8, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads

Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads

New fundraising numbers suggest Obama can’t out-raise Romney enough to compensate for the cascade of dishonest attacks on his record coming from Karl Rove and company. 

Jun 8, 2012 / Ben Adler

The Left Needs to Pressure Democrats on Taxmageddon The Left Needs to Pressure Democrats on Taxmageddon

Democrats don't have a strategy for the biggest policy faceoff of the year, and progressives should force them to adopt one. 

Jun 7, 2012 / George Zornick

The Bizarre and Confusing Standoff Between Florida and DOJ Over Voter Purging The Bizarre and Confusing Standoff Between Florida and DOJ Over Voter Purging

The standoff has been all heat and no light around a poorly designed and poorly timed voter purging scheme.

Jun 7, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Fortress USA Fortress USA

The wild world of border security and boundary building in Arizona.

Jun 7, 2012 / Todd Miller

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