Politics

Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath to Congress? Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath to Congress?

He says no. Video says yes.

May 14, 2012 / John Nichols

Romney’s Fuzzy Jobs Math Romney’s Fuzzy Jobs Math

Romney's claim that he has created more jobs than Obama is impossible to take seriously

May 14, 2012 / Ari Berman

What If Straight People Boycotted Marriage? What If Straight People Boycotted Marriage?

What if heterosexual couples voluntarily refused the benefits of marriage that are denied to most of our gay and lesbian friends and family?

May 14, 2012 / Salamishah Tillet

Gay Donors and the Democrats Gay Donors and the Democrats

How much of an impact will gay donors have in the upcoming presidential election?

May 14, 2012 / Chris Hayes

The Continuous Evolution of Marriage The Continuous Evolution of Marriage

Is traditional marriage really as “traditional” as opponents of gay marriage like to say it is?

May 14, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Will Romney Catch up to Obama Online? Will Romney Catch up to Obama Online?

Conservatives mocked “The Life of Julia,” but it is more advanced than Romney's Website. Does that matter?

May 13, 2012 / Ben Adler

Mitt Would Force Us All to Take a Haircut

Mitt Would Force Us All to Take a Haircut Mitt Would Force Us All to Take a Haircut

Why Romney’s bullying past is so chilling today.

May 13, 2012 / Leslie Savan

No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters

The math doesn’t add up. It shouldn't cost Obama votes—and it won’t.

May 11, 2012 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Grijalva Calls Out Brewer for Misusing Mortgage Settlement Funds Grijalva Calls Out Brewer for Misusing Mortgage Settlement Funds

In Arizona, money meant to help aggrieved homeowners is instead being used to help pay for corporate tax cuts. 

May 11, 2012 / George Zornick

As Nancy Keenan Steps Down, a Chance for NARAL to Be About More Than ‘the Votes’ As Nancy Keenan Steps Down, a Chance for NARAL to Be About More Than ‘the Votes’

Whoever takes the helm at NARAL have to face intractable political realities. But will she also seek to develop for the movement a vision of what should be, not just what is?

May 11, 2012 / Emily Douglas

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