Politics

The Golden Age of Special Operations The Golden Age of Special Operations

Globalizing the “Global War on Terror.”

May 29, 2012 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Scott Walker’s Recall Hypocrisy

Scott Walker’s Recall Hypocrisy Scott Walker’s Recall Hypocrisy

Two years ago, Scott Walker hailed recalls as ”an extraordinary thing” and said they were “about hope.” Now, he condemns citizens for using the power ...

May 29, 2012 / John Nichols

Conservative Media Try to Reverse Racial Reality Conservative Media Try to Reverse Racial Reality

National Review claims Republicans were the party of civil rights while blogs and talk radio fan fears of black-on-white hate crimes. 

May 28, 2012 / Ben Adler

This Week: Countdown to Recall in Wisconsin. PLUS: A Live Chat with Van Jones This Week: Countdown to Recall in Wisconsin. PLUS: A Live Chat with Van Jones

This week: Washington correspondent John Nichols reports on the upcoming Wisconsin recall elections. Plus, join us for a live chat with Ari Berman and Van Jones, and historian Dana...

May 28, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tempest Williams: The Mormon Church Is a Corporation (VIDEO) Tempest Williams: The Mormon Church Is a Corporation (VIDEO)

The Mormon Church is a corporation, says author and essayist Terry Tempest Williams, and there is reason to fear a Romney presidency....

May 28, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Laura Flanders

House Members Seek Answers From Scott Walker Amid New Evidence of Lying to Congress House Members Seek Answers From Scott Walker Amid New Evidence of Lying to Congress

Three members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have asked the controversial Wisconsin governor whether he wants to withdraw tainted testimony.

May 25, 2012 / John Nichols

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Repudiating the Birther Movement Katrina vanden Heuvel: Repudiating the Birther Movement

The Republican establishment's failure to call an end to the movement that denies Obama was born in the United States is a disgrace.

May 25, 2012 / Press Room

Ilyse Hogue: Romney’s Weak Record, In Politics and Business Ilyse Hogue: Romney’s Weak Record, In Politics and Business

When his own record falters, Romney goes on the offensive against Obama.

May 25, 2012 / Press Room

Ben Adler: Rubio Can’t Help Romney With the Latino Vote Ben Adler: Rubio Can’t Help Romney With the Latino Vote

Why picking Marco Rubio as a running mate would not automatically improve Romney's standing among Latino voters.

May 25, 2012 / Press Room

Don’t Think Twice Don’t Think Twice

Eric reviews his latest music choices and Reed analyzes recent trends in Congressional oratory.

May 25, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

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