Politics

Questions for Idaho Economist Mike Ferguson Questions for Idaho Economist Mike Ferguson

The state’s top number-cruncher discusses taxes, education and the consequences of drowning government in the bathtub.

May 9, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky

Wisconsin Democrats Easily Outpoll Scott Walker as Recall Race Is Set Wisconsin Democrats Easily Outpoll Scott Walker as Recall Race Is Set

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wins an overwhelming primary victory, as combined Democratic total vote in historic recall election outshines vote for embattled GOP governor.

May 9, 2012 / John Nichols

Why Didn’t Wisconsin’s Teaching Assistants’ Association Endorse Any Candidate in Today’s Election? Why Didn’t Wisconsin’s Teaching Assistants’ Association Endorse Any Candidate in Today’s Election?

This Tuesday, as Wisconsinites voted in primaries to replace Governor Scott Walker and five other statewide office holders, the union of graduate students at the heart of the 201...

May 8, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Romney’s Attack on Obama’s College Affordability Record Romney’s Attack on Obama’s College Affordability Record

Mitt blames Obama for rising tuitions, but ignores the role of federal student aid in reducing its burden on families. 

May 8, 2012 / Ben Adler

Republicans Block Debate on Student Loan Relief

Republicans Block Debate on Student Loan Relief Republicans Block Debate on Student Loan Relief

A bill to extend low rates and cut tax breaks for the wealthy failed to get a vote in the Senate. 

May 8, 2012 / George Zornick

John Nichols: Scott Walker Is the ‘Face of Austerity’ John Nichols: Scott Walker Is the ‘Face of Austerity’

On the eve of the Democratic primary, John Nichols weighs in on Republican Governor Scott Walker's recall election campaign.

May 8, 2012 / Press Room

Richard Lugar and the End of Moderate Republicanism Richard Lugar and the End of Moderate Republicanism

Foreign policy moderates have no place in today's GOP.

May 8, 2012 / Ari Berman

Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today

Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today

Key factors that could determine the outcome in today’s primaries.

May 8, 2012 / John Nichols

The Philly Alliance, Part II: A New Antipoverty Model The Philly Alliance, Part II: A New Antipoverty Model

On the heels of a gathering in Philadelphia, anti-poverty advocates and people living in poverty pursue a new course to end poverty.

May 8, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

On Political Spouses and the Gay Marriage ‘Evolution’ Narrative On Political Spouses and the Gay Marriage ‘Evolution’ Narrative

For years, male Democrats have credited their wives with moving them to the left on gay marriage.

May 8, 2012 / Dana Goldstein

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