Politics

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Katrina vanden Heuvel on Dennis Kucinich, John Nichols on Rush Limbaugh and Randy Hertz on Jackson v. Hobbs and Miller v. Alabama

Mar 14, 2012 / Various Contributors

Paul Volcker: Goldman Op-Ed Proves the Need for My Rule Paul Volcker: Goldman Op-Ed Proves the Need for My Rule

The former Federal Reserve chairman said the problems inside Goldman can be solved by a ban on proprietary trading.

Mar 14, 2012 / George Zornick

Romney and Santorum: Two Faces of GOP Capitalism

Romney and Santorum: Two Faces of GOP Capitalism Romney and Santorum: Two Faces of GOP Capitalism

There may be tension but there isn’t a class war within the Republican Party, because they’re all on the same side.

Mar 14, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge

Why Employers Should Want Their Workers Using Contraception Why Employers Should Want Their Workers Using Contraception

Widespread use of the Pill for family planning purposes has allowed women to flood the workforce.

Mar 14, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Spencer Bachus Survives Spencer Bachus Survives

Wall Street’s man in the House didn’t face that close of a race after all. 

Mar 14, 2012 / George Zornick

Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit

Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit

The “weak front-runner” has an authenticity deficit. It crushed him in Alabama and Mississippi. And it’s not just a Southern problem.

Mar 14, 2012 / John Nichols

Goodbye Gingrich

Goodbye Gingrich Goodbye Gingrich

Losing Mississippi and Alabama spells the end Gingrich’s campaign—and his relevance.

Mar 14, 2012 / Ben Adler

Ari Berman: Texas’ GOP War on Voting Ari Berman: Texas’ GOP War on Voting

A new voter identification law would allow Texans to vote with a handgun permit, but not with a student ID.

Mar 13, 2012 / Press Room

A Wall Street Favorite May Lose His Congressional Seat Tonight A Wall Street Favorite May Lose His Congressional Seat Tonight

Spencer Bachus, a key ally for the financial sector, is facing a tough primary in Alabama.

Mar 13, 2012 / George Zornick

Giving Dennis Kucinich His Due Giving Dennis Kucinich His Due

Losing Kucinich is a loss for America. 

Mar 13, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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