Politics

The War on Women Voting The War on Women Voting

Photo voter ID laws will have a disproportionate impact on women voters, who are more likely to have name and address changes.

Apr 12, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Washington’s Iran Policy and Global Disaster Washington’s Iran Policy and Global Disaster

What history should teach us about blockading Iran.

Apr 12, 2012 / Juan Cole

You’re on Your Own, Kids: The End of Welfare as We Know It You’re on Your Own, Kids: The End of Welfare as We Know It

Who will speak for the rights of the unborn now that Rick Santorum is gone from the race? 

Apr 12, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Scott Walker’s Using John Mellencamp’s Music; Mellencamp is Not Amused Scott Walker’s Using John Mellencamp’s Music; Mellencamp is Not Amused

Wisconsin's anti-labor governor uses rocker's song "Small Town" at his first recall rally. Mellencamp responds with a pro-labor message.

Apr 12, 2012 / John Nichols

Bruce Springsteen’s Political Voice

Bruce Springsteen’s Political Voice Bruce Springsteen’s Political Voice

He began his career singing about cars and girls before moving on to empty factories and abandoned quarries—and now, with Wrecking Ball, the depredations of Wall Street.

Apr 11, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

The Federal Reserve Turns Left

The Federal Reserve Turns Left The Federal Reserve Turns Left

It’s now the only governing institution that understands the depths of the economic crisis.

Apr 11, 2012 / Feature / William Greider

The Age of American Shadow Power

The Age of American Shadow Power The Age of American Shadow Power

Covert operations have now assumed a dominant—and destructive—role in US foreign policy.

Apr 11, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Juan Cole

Noted Noted

George Zornick scrutinizes Obama’s stance on campaign finance reform, Laura Bolt reports on the Supreme Court’s strip-search ruling and the editors congratulate John Nichols on win...

Apr 11, 2012 / Various Contributors

How Did Mitt Romney Get So Obscenely Rich? (VIDEO)

How Did Mitt Romney Get So Obscenely Rich? (VIDEO) How Did Mitt Romney Get So Obscenely Rich? (VIDEO)

Explaining the “magic" of private equity in eight simple steps.

Apr 11, 2012 / Robert B. Reich

The Fight for American Liberalism The Fight for American Liberalism

If their fortunes are ever to revive, liberals must find a way to recapture FDR’s militant and optimistic spirit.

Apr 11, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman

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