GOP Blocks Cordray’s Nomination to Head the CFPB GOP Blocks Cordray’s Nomination to Head the CFPB
Though two members wavered, Republicans stood up against consumer protection in a vote Thursday.
Dec 8, 2011 / George Zornick
Rove-backed Crossroads GPS Ad Smears Elizabeth Warren (Again) Rove-backed Crossroads GPS Ad Smears Elizabeth Warren (Again)
The newest attack ad from the conservative group ludicrously suggests that Warren supported the Wall Street bailout and has done the bidding of the biggest banks.
Dec 8, 2011 / Ari Berman
Why America Can’t Keep Fighting 1 Percent Wars Why America Can’t Keep Fighting 1 Percent Wars
The United States’ current conflicts abroad are “1 percent wars”—remote, imperial wars of choice in which 99 percent of Americans have no stake.
Dec 8, 2011 / William J. Astore
Nation Conversations: Norm Stamper: The Police Are Not the Military Nation Conversations: Norm Stamper: The Police Are Not the Military
The militarization of our police forces has turned a vital public-safety institution against its own people.
Dec 8, 2011 / The Nation
It’s Official: Internet Votes Congress the Biggest ‘FAIL’ of 2011 It’s Official: Internet Votes Congress the Biggest ‘FAIL’ of 2011
Frustration with Congress is even seeping over into the non-political areas of the web.
Dec 8, 2011 / Ari Melber
Obama Will ‘Reject’ Attempt to Restart Keystone XL Obama Will ‘Reject’ Attempt to Restart Keystone XL
Despite a cagey effort from House Republicans, it looks like the Keystone XL project will remain stalled.
Dec 8, 2011 / George Zornick
Republican Ads Get Personal Republican Ads Get Personal
New TV ads from Rick Perry and Mitt Romney have tossed aside any policy discussion in favor of touting their personal religiosity.
Dec 8, 2011 / Ben Adler
Watch Out, Little Children, the ‘Job Creators’ Are on Strike Watch Out, Little Children, the ‘Job Creators’ Are on Strike
Thomas Frank traces what happens when the 1 percent grab their picket signs and go on strike.
Dec 8, 2011 / Leslie Savan
The Occidental Four The Occidental Four
First-hand accounts from students of the night the LAPD raided OccupyLA.
Dec 8, 2011 / StudentNation / Natalia Abrams
Occupy Storms K Street Occupy Storms K Street
Another wave of action in Washington focused on K Street lobbying today.
Dec 7, 2011 / George Zornick