Politics

House Members Seek Answers From Scott Walker Amid New Evidence of Lying to Congress House Members Seek Answers From Scott Walker Amid New Evidence of Lying to Congress

Three members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have asked the controversial Wisconsin governor whether he wants to withdraw tainted testimony.

May 25, 2012 / John Nichols

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Repudiating the Birther Movement Katrina vanden Heuvel: Repudiating the Birther Movement

The Republican establishment's failure to call an end to the movement that denies Obama was born in the United States is a disgrace.

May 25, 2012 / Press Room

Ilyse Hogue: Romney’s Weak Record, In Politics and Business Ilyse Hogue: Romney’s Weak Record, In Politics and Business

When his own record falters, Romney goes on the offensive against Obama.

May 25, 2012 / Press Room

Ben Adler: Rubio Can’t Help Romney With the Latino Vote Ben Adler: Rubio Can’t Help Romney With the Latino Vote

Why picking Marco Rubio as a running mate would not automatically improve Romney's standing among Latino voters.

May 25, 2012 / Press Room

Don’t Think Twice Don’t Think Twice

Eric reviews his latest music choices and Reed analyzes recent trends in Congressional oratory.

May 25, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Feminists: Time to Stand With S.E. Cupp

Feminists: Time to Stand With S.E. Cupp Feminists: Time to Stand With S.E. Cupp

Let the media—left, right, center—know that the crude sexualization of women who voice their opinions in public is not “satire.” It’s misogyny.

May 25, 2012 / Katha Pollitt

Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’?

Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’? Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’?

The anti-choice movement may be winning on labels, but they’re losing on the issues.

May 25, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

D’Angelo and the Challenge of Black Men Maintaining Their IDs

D’Angelo and the Challenge of Black Men Maintaining Their IDs D’Angelo and the Challenge of Black Men Maintaining Their IDs

D’Angelo is one of millions of African-Americans across America who rightly or wrongly have had their licenses revoked or suspended due to interactions with the law.

May 25, 2012 / Brentin Mock

This Week in Poverty: Wage Theft in the City of Millionaires This Week in Poverty: Wage Theft in the City of Millionaires

The Houston economy is creating more millionaires than any other city in the US. It’s also stealing more than $753 million annually from low-wage workers.

May 25, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

What We Still Don’t Know About Mitt Romney and Education

What We Still Don’t Know About Mitt Romney and Education What We Still Don’t Know About Mitt Romney and Education

Here are some questions the candidate wants to avoid.

May 24, 2012 / Dana Goldstein

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