Politics

Barney Frank: Press Obama on Defense Cuts Barney Frank: Press Obama on Defense Cuts

The noted advocate for reducing military spending doesn't like the defense sequester—but with qualifications.

Mar 27, 2012 / George Zornick

Will Voter ID Laws Affect the 2012 Election Outcome? Will Voter ID Laws Affect the 2012 Election Outcome?

Ben Adler weighs in on the legal challenges to voter identification laws. 

Mar 27, 2012 / The Nation

LISTEN: Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Healthcare Reform LISTEN: Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Healthcare Reform

The Supreme Court continues its hearings on President Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act today in Washington D.C.

Mar 27, 2012 / The Nation

More Than Two-Thirds Oppose Afghan War More Than Two-Thirds Oppose Afghan War

Obama should capitalize on antiwar sentiment in the election.

Mar 27, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Red States See Massive Public Sector Job Losses

Red States See Massive Public Sector Job Losses Red States See Massive Public Sector Job Losses

Twelve red states account for 70 percent of all state and local public sector jobs lost since 2010.

Mar 27, 2012 / Mike Konczal and Bryce Covert

Are Voter ID Laws the New Jim Crow? Are Voter ID Laws the New Jim Crow?

Photo voter ID laws have serious potential to suppress voter turnout for millions, mainly people of color, low-income and elderly citizens, and college students.

Mar 27, 2012 / Brentin Mock

Two SEC Commissioners Could Dramatically Change Campaign Finance Two SEC Commissioners Could Dramatically Change Campaign Finance

Good government groups are applying historic amounts of pressure on the SEC to create more disclosure on campaign spending.

Mar 26, 2012 / George Zornick

How ALEC Is Creating Florida-Style Messes in Other States How ALEC Is Creating Florida-Style Messes in Other States

Another shooting of another unarmed African-American youth in another state has provoked more concerns about ALEC's model legislation.

Mar 26, 2012 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan’s Gift to Obama Paul Ryan’s Gift to Obama

The House GOP budget will be associated with Romney—and seniors won't like it. 

Mar 26, 2012 / Ben Adler

Wisconsin GOP Legislators Go After Single Mothers Wisconsin GOP Legislators Go After Single Mothers

If you had any doubt that Republicans have an even bigger anti-woman agenda than their love of compulsory vaginal probes might suggest, consider Wisconsin’s Senate Bill 507.

Mar 26, 2012 / Katha Pollitt

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