Politics

Kris Kobach and the Connection Between Restrictive Voting and Immigration Laws Kris Kobach and the Connection Between Restrictive Voting and Immigration Laws

An avowed leader of the anti-immigrant agenda is skipping work help make the process of obtaining an ID even thornier for immigrants.

Mar 21, 2012 / Brentin Mock

The Man Blocking America’s Recovery The Man Blocking America’s Recovery

With millions still on the verge of losing their homes, why is the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency standing in the way of solutions for the housing crisis? 

Mar 21, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The GOP Assault on the Voting Rights Act The GOP Assault on the Voting Rights Act

Texas is arguing it is unconstitutional; conservative scholars say it is outdated. Both are wrong. 

Mar 21, 2012 / Ben Adler

Ryan Budget Creates Political Peril For GOP Candidates, Including Paul Ryan Ryan Budget Creates Political Peril For GOP Candidates, Including Paul Ryan

The House Budget Committee chair sees his budget provoking a referendum on “the fundamental nature of American democracy and the social contract”—or, perhaps, th...

Mar 21, 2012 / John Nichols

Forty Years Later, We’re Still Fighting ‘Eisenstadt v. Baird’

Forty Years Later, We’re Still Fighting ‘Eisenstadt v. Baird’ Forty Years Later, We’re Still Fighting ‘Eisenstadt v. Baird’

Rush Limbaugh's anti-contraception tirade targeted a single woman. Would he have had done the same if Sandra Fluke had been married?

Mar 20, 2012 / Jonathan D. Moreno and Frances Kissling

The Ryan Budget: Who It Helps and Who It Hurts

The Ryan Budget: Who It Helps and Who It Hurts The Ryan Budget: Who It Helps and Who It Hurts

The House GOP budget is extremely generous to the wealthy and corporations—and the middle class is asked to pay the tab. 

Mar 20, 2012 / George Zornick

Romney Joins Gas Price Pander Romney Joins Gas Price Pander

Mitt says his opponents “don't understand the economy.” Neither does he. 

Mar 20, 2012 / Ben Adler

Trayvon Martin’s Killing and Our Deep Distrust of Government Trayvon Martin’s Killing and Our Deep Distrust of Government

Our police force is the only entity that can ensure protection and justice. We must reform it, not opt out of it.

Mar 20, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Throwing Money at the Pentagon Throwing Money at the Pentagon

A lesson in Republican math and military spending.

Mar 20, 2012 / William D. Hartung

How Will Voters Respond to the War on Women? How Will Voters Respond to the War on Women?

Has President Obama stood strong enough on women's issues?

Mar 19, 2012 / Press Room

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