Melissa Gira Grant: Protesting the AIDS Conference Melissa Gira Grant: Protesting the AIDS Conference
If the US is committed to an AIDS-free generation, why is it excluding some of the most vulnerable communities?
Jul 25, 2012 / Press Room
Why Today’s Voter ID Face-off in Pennsylvania Is Crucial Why Today’s Voter ID Face-off in Pennsylvania Is Crucial
Ten voters will attempt to show in court that the law has clear and racially biased impact on Pennsylvanians’ right to vote.
Jul 25, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
Republicans Want to Freeze Government Regulation—Forever? Republicans Want to Freeze Government Regulation—Forever?
An already dangerous bill to freeze federal regulations is all the more so because of an embarassing error.
Jul 24, 2012 / George Zornick
Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires
The Vermont senator revealed that twenty-three billionaire families have contributed $250,000 or more to this year’s campaigns. Along with several million Americans, he seeks...
Jul 24, 2012 / John Nichols
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[PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President? [PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President?
Seven possibilities for the number-two spot on Romney’s ticket.
Jul 24, 2012 / Ben Adler
Women for Paid Sick Days Women for Paid Sick Days
Urge New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to pass paid sick day legislation. It’s common sense, smart and humane policy.
Jul 24, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Goes to Court Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Goes to Court
A 93-year-old woman who voted in every election for five decades will lose her right to vote this November. The question of constitutionality that presents goes before a judge tomo...
Jul 24, 2012 / Ari Berman
Defense Spending: Barney Frank Weighs In Defense Spending: Barney Frank Weighs In
Don't expect anything to change at the Department of Defense in 2012.
Jul 24, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
The West in Flames The West in Flames
This is not a “perfect storm” but the new normal in the American west.
Jul 24, 2012 / William deBuys
Five Crazy Attempts to Weaken Federal Gun Laws Five Crazy Attempts to Weaken Federal Gun Laws
Aurora isn’t likely to strengthen our gun laws. In fact, our existing gun laws are poised to get much weaker.
Jul 23, 2012 / George Zornick