Politics

Democrats Failed in Wisconsin Because They Failed Wisconsin Democrats Failed in Wisconsin Because They Failed Wisconsin

Voters in Wisconsin bought the Tea Party line because the president and his party have not been able to provide a believable alternative.

Jun 7, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement

As progressives move on from the unsuccessful campaign to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, what will they take away from the experience?

Jun 6, 2012 / Press Room

Obama’s Kill List: Silence Is Not an Option

Obama’s Kill List: Silence Is Not an Option Obama’s Kill List: Silence Is Not an Option

Liberals raised a ruckus over Bush’s abuses. Let’s hold this president to the same standard.

Jun 6, 2012 / The Editors

The Lessons of Wisconsin The Lessons of Wisconsin

The depressing defeat of the recall suggests that “money power” cannot be easily thwarted, even by determined “people power.”

Jun 6, 2012 / John Nichols

Noted Noted

Jacob Remes on the student strikes in Quebec; plus, a well-deserved prize for Katha Pollitt

Jun 6, 2012 / Various Contributors

Why Elites Fail

Why Elites Fail Why Elites Fail

They’re hyper-educated, ambitious and well rewarded. So why are our elites so incompetent?

Jun 6, 2012 / Feature / Chris Hayes

A Politics for the 99 Percent

A Politics for the 99 Percent A Politics for the 99 Percent

Progressives must take the fall election seriously, even as they challenge the limits of the debate.

Jun 6, 2012 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage

Show Us the Money

Show Us the Money Show Us the Money

A web of right-wing groups bankrolled by billionaires dominates our politics. Our media shouldn’t let them remain in the shadows.

Jun 6, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman

A Congressional Push to Raise the Minimum Wage A Congressional Push to Raise the Minimum Wage

Minimum-wage workers today are earning less than they did in 1968—and it’s past time to fix that.

Jun 6, 2012 / George Zornick

John Nichols: Lessons From Wisconsin’s Recall Election John Nichols: Lessons From Wisconsin’s Recall Election

Democrats must learn from strategic failures in the campaign against Walker in order to prepare themselves for nationwide elections in November.

Jun 6, 2012 / Press Room

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