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So Much for Democracy: Wisconsin GOP Opens Discussion of Expelling Dem Legislators Who Oppose Anti-Union Bill So Much for Democracy: Wisconsin GOP Opens Discussion of Expelling Dem Legislators Who Oppose Anti-Union Bill

Desperate to Governor Scott Walker's proposal to strip public-sector unions of collective-bargaining rights, Republican legislative leader starts talking of expelling Democrats who...

Mar 3, 2011 / John Nichols

Turkey Ready to Host Taliban Talks Turkey Ready to Host Taliban Talks

The Turks and Afghans are talking about setting up an official venue in Turkey for negotiating a political settlement in Afghanistan.

Mar 3, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Obama Administration Right on Libya, So Far

Obama Administration Right on Libya, So Far Obama Administration Right on Libya, So Far

The White House has rejected calls from neocons, McCain and the Washington Post to use force.

Mar 3, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Wisconsin Legislators Move Desks Out of Capitol Locked Down By Governor Wisconsin Legislators Move Desks Out of Capitol Locked Down By Governor

As Governor Scott Walker closes the Capitol to protesters, Assembly Democrats move out of the building to be accessible to constituents.

Mar 3, 2011 / John Nichols

The Story of ‘Citizens United’ vs. the FEC The Story of ‘Citizens United’ vs. the FEC

A guide to mitigating the damage done.

Mar 2, 2011 / Peter Rothberg

Iran Intensifies Crackdown Against Greens Iran Intensifies Crackdown Against Greens

Mousavi, Karroubi reportedly taken to army prison, amid demands that they be executed.

Mar 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Why a Wisconsin Sheriff Refuses to Serve as Governor Walker’s ‘Palace Guard’

Why a Wisconsin Sheriff Refuses to Serve as Governor Walker’s ‘Palace Guard’ Why a Wisconsin Sheriff Refuses to Serve as Governor Walker’s ‘Palace Guard’

Top lawman refuses to help Governor Walker deny access to the state Capitol, as protests against assaults on labor rights continue.

Mar 2, 2011 / John Nichols

Quote of the Day: On the Sanity of Defense Secretaries, by Robert Gates Quote of the Day: On the Sanity of Defense Secretaries, by Robert Gates

Gates speaks to an audience at West Point.

Mar 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Gorbachev at 80 Gorbachev at 80

Mikhail Gorbachev's 80th birthday is an opportunity to reconsider a complicated legacy of reform.

Mar 1, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Wisconsin Governor Moves to Silence Pro-Labor Dissent

Wisconsin Governor Moves to Silence Pro-Labor Dissent Wisconsin Governor Moves to Silence Pro-Labor Dissent

Governor Scott Walker is now trying to restrict access to the state Capitol for critics of his attack on public-employee unions.

Mar 1, 2011 / John Nichols

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