Politics

Time to Revive the Postal Service

Time to Revive the Postal Service Time to Revive the Postal Service

It’s smart politics—the PO is popular, and could be a great community aid in the digital era.

May 9, 2012 / Feature / John Nichols

Obama Endorses Gay Marriage—Kinda. Now What?

Obama Endorses Gay Marriage—Kinda. Now What? Obama Endorses Gay Marriage—Kinda. Now What?

While President Obama’s announcement is a welcome change, it stops short in significant ways of what’s really needed.

May 9, 2012 / Richard Kim

BREAKING: President Obama Supports Same-Sex Marriage Rights BREAKING: President Obama Supports Same-Sex Marriage Rights

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May 9, 2012 / The Nation

House Kills Measure to Fully Fund Mortgage Fraud Task Force House Kills Measure to Fully Fund Mortgage Fraud Task Force

With massive Wall Street resources ready to fight prosecutions, how much funding will government investigators have?

May 9, 2012 / George Zornick

Questions for Idaho Economist Mike Ferguson Questions for Idaho Economist Mike Ferguson

The state’s top number-cruncher discusses taxes, education and the consequences of drowning government in the bathtub.

May 9, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky

Wisconsin Democrats Easily Outpoll Scott Walker as Recall Race Is Set Wisconsin Democrats Easily Outpoll Scott Walker as Recall Race Is Set

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wins an overwhelming primary victory, as combined Democratic total vote in historic recall election outshines vote for embattled GOP governor.

May 9, 2012 / John Nichols

Why Didn’t Wisconsin’s Teaching Assistants’ Association Endorse Any Candidate in Today’s Election? Why Didn’t Wisconsin’s Teaching Assistants’ Association Endorse Any Candidate in Today’s Election?

This Tuesday, as Wisconsinites voted in primaries to replace Governor Scott Walker and five other statewide office holders, the union of graduate students at the heart of the 201...

May 8, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Romney’s Attack on Obama’s College Affordability Record Romney’s Attack on Obama’s College Affordability Record

Mitt blames Obama for rising tuitions, but ignores the role of federal student aid in reducing its burden on families. 

May 8, 2012 / Ben Adler

Republicans Block Debate on Student Loan Relief

Republicans Block Debate on Student Loan Relief Republicans Block Debate on Student Loan Relief

A bill to extend low rates and cut tax breaks for the wealthy failed to get a vote in the Senate. 

May 8, 2012 / George Zornick

John Nichols: Scott Walker Is the ‘Face of Austerity’ John Nichols: Scott Walker Is the ‘Face of Austerity’

On the eve of the Democratic primary, John Nichols weighs in on Republican Governor Scott Walker's recall election campaign.

May 8, 2012 / Press Room

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