Teachers Matter. Now What? Teachers Matter. Now What?
New research shows teachers with high test scores also help kids get to college and avoid teen pregnancy. But what does it mean for teacher evaluation and pay?
Jan 15, 2012 / Dana Goldstein
Christian Right Ordains Santorum to Block Romney, Prays for a New Candidate Christian Right Ordains Santorum to Block Romney, Prays for a New Candidate
With Huntsman exiting to boost Romney, social conservatives try to coalesce behind Santorum. Or are they holding a place for Mike Huckabee or Jeb Bush?
Jan 15, 2012 / John Nichols
This Week: Spotlight on Poverty. PLUS: Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up? This Week: Spotlight on Poverty. PLUS: Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up?
This week, a new series on poverty. Plus, Mitt Romney's extreminst pinstripes and congratulations to Nation columnist Melissa Harris-Perry, MSNBC's newest host.
Jan 13, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Fair and Unfair Attacks on Romney’s Record at Bain Fair and Unfair Attacks on Romney’s Record at Bain
That Romney laid off workers should not be treated as a bad thing. That Romney opposes a social safety net for the workers he laid off should.
Jan 13, 2012 / Ben Adler
Mitt Romney Betrays His Father’s—and His Party’s—Civil Rights Legacy Mitt Romney Betrays His Father’s—and His Party’s—Civil Rights Legacy
George Romney marched with Dr. King and refused to back Republicans who opposed civil rights. Mitt Romney has yet to call out racially charged comments by his GOP foes and has actu...
Jan 13, 2012 / John Nichols
Top Three Right-Wingers of the Week: ‘Information’ on Newt Gingrich’s Black Father and Other Goodies Top Three Right-Wingers of the Week: ‘Information’ on Newt Gingrich’s Black Father and Other Goodies
Outing Newt and Mitt’s black fathers, praying for Obama's death and “stomping” transgender people.
Jan 13, 2012 / Katie Halper
A Gifted Player Can Change the Game A Gifted Player Can Change the Game
Is there still a clear-cut case for Scottish independence?
Jan 13, 2012 / D.D. Guttenplan
This Week in Poverty: Kids, Jobs and GOP Myths This Week in Poverty: Kids, Jobs and GOP Myths
What the latest brain research says about kids and poverty, and what the brainless GOP says.
Jan 13, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
Did Bradley Manning Actually Harm National Security? Did Bradley Manning Actually Harm National Security?
The alleged WikiLeaks source faces court martial for twenty-two counts, including "aiding the enemy." But what damage was done is far from clear—and likely to go un...
Jan 12, 2012 / Denver Nicks
Groups Move to Force Obama’s Hand on the FEC Groups Move to Force Obama’s Hand on the FEC
Why isn't the administration interested in better enforcement of campaign finance laws?
Jan 12, 2012 / George Zornick