‘I Am Troy Davis’ ‘I Am Troy Davis’
Activists have called for all concerned citizens to make their voices heard in a Day of Solidarity with Troy Davis on September 20, the day before his scheduled execution.
Sep 16, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Yes, Rick Perry Really Is That Bad on the Environment Yes, Rick Perry Really Is That Bad on the Environment
Don’t believe the line that Perry just prioritizes the economy over the environment. Perry serves entrenched business interests and anti-science ideology.
Sep 15, 2011 / Ben Adler
Is Credit Rating Agency Reform Being Lost in the SEC Shuffle? Is Credit Rating Agency Reform Being Lost in the SEC Shuffle?
As the SEC undergoes a reorganization process, how much attention will it pay to critical oversight of credit-rating agencies?
Sep 15, 2011 / George Zornick
Obama Backs Off Social Security, Medicare Reform Obama Backs Off Social Security, Medicare Reform
The Democrats’ loss in New York's 9th District was an ominous rebuke to the president. Good thing he won’t be suggesting entitlement reform next week.
Sep 15, 2011 / William Greider
Bush Tax Cuts Are the Elephant in the Super-Committee Room Bush Tax Cuts Are the Elephant in the Super-Committee Room
The super committee has a lot of big choices to make—but they have little to do with the deficit.
Sep 15, 2011 / George Zornick
Defeats in New York and Nevada Demand a Democratic Reset Defeats in New York and Nevada Demand a Democratic Reset
The party needs to rethink recruitment, issues and its relationship with Obama's re-election campaign.
Sep 15, 2011 / John Nichols
GOP 2012 Strategy: Disenfranchise Democrats, Rig Electoral College GOP 2012 Strategy: Disenfranchise Democrats, Rig Electoral College
Republicans want to limit participation by their political opponents and rewrite the Electoral College in advance of the 2012 election.
Sep 14, 2011 / Ari Berman
Democratic Freedom Dreams After September 11 Democratic Freedom Dreams After September 11
A decade later, is there any possibility of turning the tragedy of 9/11 into a political force for progressive ends?
Sep 14, 2011 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Untangling the HPV Vaccine Debate Untangling the HPV Vaccine Debate
Rick Perry got something right, Michele Bachmann is all wrong, but we all need to think harder about whether the HPV vaccine should be mandatory.
Sep 14, 2011 / Dana Goldstein
Presidential Adventures in Herding Cats Presidential Adventures in Herding Cats
Obama gave a great speech on jobs, but it’s not enough to ensure Democratic party unity.
Sep 14, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie