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
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’?
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 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
Here are some questions the candidate wants to avoid.
May 24, 2012 / Dana Goldstein