Politics

Days of Whines and Riches Days of Whines and Riches

Eric on Wall Street fat-cats and Cuomo, and Reed on Fox's twisted sense of reporting.

Jun 30, 2011 / Eric Alterman

Will South Carolina Lose Its Primary? Will South Carolina Lose Its Primary?

South Carolina Republicans’ zeal for budget-cutting may deprive them of their quadrennial turn in the spotlight.

Jun 30, 2011 / Ben Adler

New York’s Same-Sex Couples Are Not Out of the Woods Yet New York’s Same-Sex Couples Are Not Out of the Woods Yet

Gays and lesbians in some states may legally wed, but until DOMA is repealed, they still can't enjoy federal rights.

Jun 30, 2011 / Sean Eldridge

A Stunning Development in the Swipe Fee Debate A Stunning Development in the Swipe Fee Debate

After a fierce battle, it appeared Wall Street lost a battle in Washington—until the Federal Reserve swooped in to save the day. 

Jun 30, 2011 / George Zornick

Obama: ‘It’s Only Fair’ to Ask Rich to Give Up Tax Breaks

Obama: ‘It’s Only Fair’ to Ask Rich to Give Up Tax Breaks Obama: ‘It’s Only Fair’ to Ask Rich to Give Up Tax Breaks

Democrats should demand fair taxation, but they cannot support cuts in Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security in exchange for new revenue.

Jun 29, 2011 / John Nichols

Democracy is Coming to Ohio: 1.3 Million Voters Force Referendum to Restore Labor Rights Democracy is Coming to Ohio: 1.3 Million Voters Force Referendum to Restore Labor Rights

Ohio labor and community groups seeking to overturn anti-labor legislation needed 231,000 signatures to force a referendum. They exceeded the goal —by more than one million. ...

Jun 29, 2011 / John Nichols

Implementing the DREAM Act, Piece by Piece

Implementing the DREAM Act, Piece by Piece Implementing the DREAM Act, Piece by Piece

The DREAM Act is dead in Congress—but the Obama administration and several states are implementing many of the bill's key goals. 

Jun 29, 2011 / George Zornick

After Pushing the Tea Party Agenda, Maine Governor Paul LePage Faces a Fierce Backlash

After Pushing the Tea Party Agenda, Maine Governor Paul LePage Faces a Fierce Backlash After Pushing the Tea Party Agenda, Maine Governor Paul LePage Faces a Fierce Backlash

The fight to counter LePage’s extremism is gaining support not only among progressives in the state but within the Republican Party too.

Jun 29, 2011 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Noted. Noted.

Liza Featherstone on Walmart and sex discrimination, John Nichols on mayors against the war and Ala'a Shehabi on dissents jailed in Bahrain

Jun 29, 2011 / Various Contributors

Is Newt Gingrich Right About Black Voters?

Is Newt Gingrich Right About Black Voters? Is Newt Gingrich Right About Black Voters?

Could black Americans follow Catholics and white Southerners in drifting away from the Democrats?

Jun 28, 2011 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

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