John Derbyshire, ‘National Review’ and Conservatives’ Race Problem John Derbyshire, ‘National Review’ and Conservatives’ Race Problem
A racist column got the pundit fired. But he is not the only right-wing pundit who uses racially inflammatory language.
Apr 8, 2012 / Ben Adler
This Week: Inside Elizabeth Warren’s Senate Campaign. PLUS: Welcome Jessica Valenti; Allison Kilkenny This Week: Inside Elizabeth Warren’s Senate Campaign. PLUS: Welcome Jessica Valenti; Allison Kilkenny
This week, E.J. Graff goes inside Elizabeth Warren's Senate campaign. Plus, John Nichols honored for career achievement, and we welcome bloggers Jessica Valenti and Allison K...
Apr 7, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Don’t Just Pressure ALEC’s Sponsors, Name and Shame ALEC Legislators Don’t Just Pressure ALEC’s Sponsors, Name and Shame ALEC Legislators
Now that corporations have begun to cut their ties with the American Legislative Exchange Council, citizens have a right and a responsibility to demand that elected state represent...
Apr 7, 2012 / John Nichols
March Jobs Report: We’re Treading Dangerous Waters March Jobs Report: We’re Treading Dangerous Waters
The recovery is barely moving forward, yet the government is unwilling or unable to give it a push.
Apr 6, 2012 / George Zornick
How the Affordable Care Act Saves Lives How the Affordable Care Act Saves Lives
If the Supreme Court strikes down the Affordable Care Act in its entirety, its message to the country, including the millions of people dying needless deaths, will be, “Let t...
Apr 6, 2012 / Maya Wiley
Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education
Romney has deeper ties to Harvard than Obama. But since when does shameless pandering have to make sense?
Apr 5, 2012 / Ben Adler
Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education
Romney has deeper ties to Harvard than Obama. But since when did shameless pandering have to make sense?
Apr 5, 2012 / Ben Adler
VIDEO: What Does Elizabeth Warren’s Massachusetts Look Like? VIDEO: What Does Elizabeth Warren’s Massachusetts Look Like?
Will Elizabeth Warren's ability to connect with ordinary people be enough to win her a Massachusetts seat in the Senate?
Apr 5, 2012 / Francis Reynolds and Emily Douglas
Aziz Huq: The Real Battle Over the Affordable Care Act Aziz Huq: The Real Battle Over the Affordable Care Act
Why conservatives have abandoned their principles in the attack on Obama's healthcare act.
Apr 5, 2012 / The Nation
Two Years After Upper Big Branch, Why Does Regulation Remain Weak? Two Years After Upper Big Branch, Why Does Regulation Remain Weak?
Twenty-nine workers died in a terrible and preventable explosion, yet federal oversight remains shockingly ineffective.
Apr 5, 2012 / George Zornick