Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US? Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US?
The head of the Bank of England now says bankers’ lies about interest rates “meet my definition of fraud.” Will US officials finally crack down?
Jul 17, 2012 / John Nichols
Tom Engelhardt: The Costs of Defense Tom Engelhardt: The Costs of Defense
America's military and intelligence infrastructures are about protecting people from terrorism, and little else.
Jul 12, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
House’s Anti–Healthcare Reform Vote Frames ‘Social Contract’ Debate House’s Anti–Healthcare Reform Vote Frames ‘Social Contract’ Debate
The Republicans are obsessed with repealing “Obamacare.” Democrats must be obsessed with explaining the Affordable Care Act.
Jul 11, 2012 / John Nichols
Healthcare Advocates: Time to Bury the Hatchet Healthcare Advocates: Time to Bury the Hatchet
As a former insurance flack, I know progressive infighting over Obamacare will play right into the industry's hands.
Jul 11, 2012 / Wendell Potter
Chart: GOP Votes on Healthcare Versus Jobs Legislation Chart: GOP Votes on Healthcare Versus Jobs Legislation
The GOP refuses to vote on meaningful legislation.
Jul 11, 2012 / Ari Melber
Joe Walsh Screams at Tammy Duckworth: Video Mashup Joe Walsh Screams at Tammy Duckworth: Video Mashup
Why does Tammy Duckworth make Joe Walsh so angry?
Jul 11, 2012 / Katie Halper
Joe Walsh Didn’t Always Think Veterans Should Shut up About Their Service Joe Walsh Didn’t Always Think Veterans Should Shut up About Their Service
The deadbeat dad Tea Partier is the gift that keeps on giving.
Jul 10, 2012 / Katie Halper
Republican Negative Ad Spending Explodes Republican Negative Ad Spending Explodes
Conservative Super PACs plan to bury Obama under an avalanche of misleading attack ads.
Jul 9, 2012 / Ben Adler
Obama: No More Tax Breaks for Top Earners Obama: No More Tax Breaks for Top Earners
Democrats are trying to break the anti-tax absolutism of the GOP and claim a mandate on reform after the elections.
Jul 9, 2012 / George Zornick
‘Money In, People Out’: The Twin Pillars of the GOP’s 2012 Plan ‘Money In, People Out’: The Twin Pillars of the GOP’s 2012 Plan
The Republican strategy imperils our democracy and seeds distrust among a populace that already has little confidence in its elected leaders.
Jul 9, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue