Politics

‘Technical Fix’ for Social Security Will Shrink Benefits to the Poor ‘Technical Fix’ for Social Security Will Shrink Benefits to the Poor

The ugly part of this gimmick is that it punishes most severely the very people who most need help.

Nov 8, 2011 / William Greider

George W. Bush’s American Dream George W. Bush’s American Dream

In our new landscape of imperial defeat, it’s remarkable how consistently things that are officially going so well are actually going so badly.

Nov 8, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt

Will Herman Cain’s Fourth Accuser Wake Voters Up to the Reality of Sexual Harassment?

Will Herman Cain’s Fourth Accuser Wake Voters Up to the Reality of Sexual Harassment? Will Herman Cain’s Fourth Accuser Wake Voters Up to the Reality of Sexual Harassment?

Even if voters come to believe that the allegations against Cain are true, will they care?

Nov 7, 2011 / Emily Douglas

Tammy Baldwin: Creating a Progressive America Tammy Baldwin: Creating a Progressive America

Traditional media is a shadow of what it was a decade ago.

Nov 7, 2011 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

Occupy the Polls: Tuesday’s Critical Tests of Political Power

Occupy the Polls: Tuesday’s Critical Tests of Political Power Occupy the Polls: Tuesday’s Critical Tests of Political Power

Labor rights, voter rights, gay rights, immigrant rights, Democratic renewal, independent progressives, a sheriff with a heart and “Occupy” candidates: all on the ballo...

Nov 7, 2011 / John Nichols

John Nichols: Is Ohio Suppressing Voters? John Nichols: Is Ohio Suppressing Voters?

Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted recently ordered early voting shut down on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Nov 7, 2011 / Press Room

Occupy the Tea Party’s Mind Occupy the Tea Party’s Mind

A conservative conference shows the right is obsessed with Occupy Wall Street, and it’s making them nervous.

Nov 7, 2011 / Ben Adler

Block the Vote: Ohio GOP Bars Early Voting to Suppress Pro-Labor Turnout Block the Vote: Ohio GOP Bars Early Voting to Suppress Pro-Labor Turnout

A Republican Secretary of State, an ALEC ally, shuts down early voting prior to Tuesday's critical referendum on labor rights.

Nov 6, 2011 / John Nichols

Despite Scandal, Cain Still Tea Party Favorite Over Romney Despite Scandal, Cain Still Tea Party Favorite Over Romney

At the Americans for Prosperity Foundation's Defending the American Dream Summit, Cain got a much warmer reception than Romney. 

Nov 4, 2011 / Ben Adler

Slide Show: The Most Important Referendums on This Month’s Ballots—From Mississippi to Ohio and Beyond

Slide Show: The Most Important Referendums on This Month’s Ballots—From Mississippi to Ohio and Beyond Slide Show: The Most Important Referendums on This Month’s Ballots—From Mississippi to Ohio and Beyond

Nov 4, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

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