Politics

The Fake Violence Against Women Act The Fake Violence Against Women Act

House Republicans want to legislate a hierarchy of victimhood.

May 17, 2012 / Salamishah Tillet

Allison Kilkenny: Chicago Is in Lockdown for This Weekend’s NATO Summit

Allison Kilkenny: Chicago Is in Lockdown for This Weekend’s NATO Summit Allison Kilkenny: Chicago Is in Lockdown for This Weekend’s NATO Summit

Several cities in the United States, including Chicago, prepare for upcoming protests and major conventions with unprecedented levels of security.

May 17, 2012 / The Nation

Obama Can’t Knock the Hustle Obama Can’t Knock the Hustle

Even after it was known that Jamie Dimon’s bank blew more than $2 billion, Barack Obama still had praise for the intellect of his political backer.

May 17, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow

Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow

The president’s endorsement of same-sex marriage is a testament to the generations of activists who waged a brave and often lonely battle for gay rights.

May 16, 2012 / The Editors

Wisconsin’s Recall

Wisconsin’s Recall Wisconsin’s Recall

In the June 5 recall election to unseat Gov. Scott Walker and his cronies, grassroots activists are fighting millions in corporate cash.

May 16, 2012 / John Nichols

Noted Noted

Ari Berman on Mitt Romney’s bogus job numbers.

May 16, 2012 / Ari Berman

Reality Bites Republicans Reality Bites Republicans

Political watchdogs like PolitiFact and the Washington Post's "Fact-Checker" are accused of favoring Democrats—but it is the facts themselves that have a liberal bi...

May 16, 2012 / Chris Mooney

Anti-Intellectualism From Arizona to Michigan

Anti-Intellectualism From Arizona to Michigan Anti-Intellectualism From Arizona to Michigan

From the ethnic studies ban to firings over Travyon Martin, a strange hostility toward progressive education is emerging.

May 16, 2012 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Will John McCain Save Campaign Finance Reform? Will John McCain Save Campaign Finance Reform?

The Arizona Senator says he wants to help Democrats pass a major reform bill, but how serious is he?

May 16, 2012 / George Zornick

RNC Goes All In to Defend Wisconsin’s Walker, but Where’s the DNC? RNC Goes All In to Defend Wisconsin’s Walker, but Where’s the DNC?

More than 100,000 activists petition Democratic National Committee to match the massive commitment by GOP corporate interests to defend the anti-labor governor.

May 16, 2012 / John Nichols

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