Politics

The F Word: Sacrificing Women to the Budget Gods The F Word: Sacrificing Women to the Budget Gods

As states scramble to stay afloat -- how are they balancing their budgets? On the backs of working women of course.

May 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders

The Republican Enthusiasm Gap

The Republican Enthusiasm Gap The Republican Enthusiasm Gap

In recent primaries, Democratic turnout has exceeded Republican turnout—often dramatically. Yet, major media keeps suggesting that the action is overwhelmingly on the GO...

May 26, 2010 / John Nichols

A Flawed Strategy and a Failed War in Afghanistan A Flawed Strategy and a Failed War in Afghanistan

Obama's strategy in Afghanistan lacks a clear, achievable mission, isn't in our national security interest and costs too much in treasure and lives.

May 26, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Blame Clinton, Not Paul

Blame Clinton, Not Paul Blame Clinton, Not Paul

Rand Paul is a distraction. The real question is: why did Clinton leave responsibility for the poor to the states while letting the federal government maintain a lavish welfare sys...

May 26, 2010 / Robert Scheer

Baby Steps Towards Equality Baby Steps Towards Equality

In a world where baby steps donate progress, even a compromise seems like a stride. Will Barack Obama come throw and give the executive order to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell?

May 26, 2010 / Laura Flanders

BPing the Arctic BPing the Arctic

Will the Obama administration allow Shell Oil to do to Arctic waters what BP did to the Gulf?

May 25, 2010 / Subhankar Banerjee

History as Farce: Rush Limbaugh is NOT Muhammad Ali History as Farce: Rush Limbaugh is NOT Muhammad Ali

Rush Limbaugh's authorized biographer believes that El Rushbo and the Champ have a lot in common. Judge for yourself.

May 25, 2010 / Dave Zirin

BP Oil Spill: A Big Bummer BP Oil Spill: A Big Bummer

Christopher Hayes says that Rand Paul’s defense of BP reflects the common mentality of politicians and corporations who have continually displayed a lack of accountability ...

May 25, 2010 / Press Room

BP Oil Spill: A Big Bummer BP Oil Spill: A Big Bummer

Christopher Hayes says that Rand Paul’s defense of BP reflects the common mentality of politicians and corporations who have continually displayed a lack of accountability ov...

May 25, 2010 / GRITtv

Ron and Rand Paul: Like Father, Like Son Ron and Rand Paul: Like Father, Like Son

Does Rand Paul share the radical views of his father when it comes to race?

May 25, 2010 / Ari Berman

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