Politics

The White House’s Broadening Latino Agenda The White House’s Broadening Latino Agenda

Moving beyond a single-issue focus on immigration will position the Democratic Party as the choice, not just the default option, for Latinos.

Mar 9, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

This Week in Poverty: Welfare Reform—From Bad to Worse This Week in Poverty: Welfare Reform—From Bad to Worse

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse for poor people.

Mar 9, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

We Take Care of Right-Wing Nonsense about Bruce… We Take Care of Right-Wing Nonsense about Bruce…

Eric Alterman talks the blues and Cold War literature and Reed Richardson assesses our politics through Bruce Springsteen.

Mar 8, 2012 / Eric Alterman

Senate Narrowly Rejects Provision to Build Keystone XL Senate Narrowly Rejects Provision to Build Keystone XL

A Republican measure would have allowed TransCanada to begin construction on the pipeline immediately. 

Mar 8, 2012 / George Zornick

An Open Letter to Chellie Pingree on International Women’s Day An Open Letter to Chellie Pingree on International Women’s Day

Maine's Representative Pingree made a reasonable decision to step aside in the race for Senate. But when women are battling unreasonable politics, is it the correct decision?

Mar 8, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

From Nation Interns: The Week’s Top Stories (3/7/12) From Nation Interns: The Week’s Top Stories (3/7/12)

Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.

Mar 8, 2012 / The Nation

Bad News for Voting Rights in Swing States Bad News for Voting Rights in Swing States

Republican state legislators in Pennsylvania and Florida are passing bills to require photo ID and restrict opportunities to vote. 

Mar 8, 2012 / Ben Adler

The Great Vermont Uprising Against Corporate Personhood The Great Vermont Uprising Against Corporate Personhood

At least sixty-four Vermont communities have now urged Congress to amend the Constitution to overturn the Citizens United ruling. And now the movement is going national.

Mar 8, 2012 / John Nichols

On International Women’s Day, House Republicans Hold Anti-Choice Hearing On International Women’s Day, House Republicans Hold Anti-Choice Hearing

Republicans in Congress are debating a bill that would make it harder for young women to access abortion services. 

Mar 8, 2012 / George Zornick

Dennis Kucinich: Conscience of the Congress Dennis Kucinich: Conscience of the Congress

He was sanguine Tuesday night when I spoke with him by phone about his gerrymandered eviction from the US House of Representatives.

Mar 8, 2012 / Robert Scheer

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