Politics

One Penis and One Vagina: A Sacred Bond

One Penis and One Vagina: A Sacred Bond One Penis and One Vagina: A Sacred Bond

Believe that marriage rests on love and compassion? That makes you a pervert.

Apr 2, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

A ‘Stark Choice’ Election on the Future of Public Education

A ‘Stark Choice’ Election on the Future of Public Education A ‘Stark Choice’ Election on the Future of Public Education

Wisconsin's state Superintendent of Public Instruction runs for reelection as a critic of Scott Walker's attacks on teacher unions, funding cuts and vouchers proposals...

Apr 1, 2013 / John Nichols

Greg Kaufmann: The Real ‘Welfare Queens’

Greg Kaufmann: The Real ‘Welfare Queens’ Greg Kaufmann: The Real ‘Welfare Queens’

Who's getting all the government handouts? Corporations. And more than you might think.

Apr 1, 2013 / Press Room

Democratic Majority Is Not Demographic Inevitability (Part the Last: Do Something!)

Democratic Majority Is Not Demographic Inevitability (Part the Last: Do Something!) Democratic Majority Is Not Demographic Inevitability (Part the Last: Do Something!)

Ultimately, whether a party cements its gains depends not on demographics but performance.

Apr 1, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Obama Walks the Middle East’s Nuclear High Wire, Eyes Closed

Obama Walks the Middle East’s Nuclear High Wire, Eyes Closed Obama Walks the Middle East’s Nuclear High Wire, Eyes Closed

We continue to obsess about Iran's fantasy weapons, but pay remarkably little attention to the existing nuclear weapons in the region—Israel's.

Apr 1, 2013 / Ira Chernus

Thousands Protest the UK Government’s Brutal Austerity

Thousands Protest the UK Government’s Brutal Austerity Thousands Protest the UK Government’s Brutal Austerity

Britain's worst off are getting hit harder today than at the height of Thatcherism in 1983. The Tory's regressive "bedroom tax" only makes thing worse. 

Apr 1, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Democracy vs. Dollarocracy

Democracy vs. Dollarocracy Democracy vs. Dollarocracy

So long as austerity-mongers have their way, "democracy" is just a buzzword.

Mar 29, 2013 / Francis Reynolds

Coming Out of the Shadows in Union Square

Coming Out of the Shadows in Union Square Coming Out of the Shadows in Union Square

Undocumented youth are taking to public and online spaces to represent themselves—in some cases, without the support of important allies.

Mar 29, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency

Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency

The SEC is considering rules for political disclosure—and a voluntary regime simply isn’t enough. 

Mar 29, 2013 / Lee Fang

What if Sherrod Brown, Battler Against ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’ Banks, Gets Banking Committee Chair?

What if Sherrod Brown, Battler Against ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’ Banks, Gets Banking Committee Chair? What if Sherrod Brown, Battler Against ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’ Banks, Gets Banking Committee Chair?

The progressive populist senator from Ohio would hold big banks to account -- a new concept for Washington.

Mar 29, 2013 / John Nichols

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