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Reed talks media and Obama's tax cut compromise, and argues that the best political route doesn't always cut straight down the middle of the road.
Dec 9, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman
Obama’s a Sell-Out on Taxes? Not So Fast Obama’s a Sell-Out on Taxes? Not So Fast
Obama got the Republicans to agree to an extension of unemployment insurance and a tax credit for low-income workers. As a progressive economist, I'm defending his deal.
Dec 8, 2010 / Michael Meeropol
Obama’s Bizarre Celebration of a Slave Republic’s ‘Compromises’ Obama’s Bizarre Celebration of a Slave Republic’s ‘Compromises’
The president said many objectionable things in selling his tax- cut plan, but his assertions about America's history of compromising was too much to stomach.
Dec 8, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Kai Wright
Obama Supporters ‘Dismayed, Betrayed, Insulted’ by Tax Deal Obama Supporters ‘Dismayed, Betrayed, Insulted’ by Tax Deal
Reaction from Obama supporters shows strong opposition to the president's tax cut deal with the GOP.
Dec 8, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Berman
In Defense of Government In Defense of Government
Obama must realize he's fighting about more than tax cuts. It's a defining battle and he can win, if he'd just join it.
Dec 6, 2010 / The Notion / Kai Wright
Obama Caves on Tax Cuts, Endorses ‘Bush-McCain Philosophy’ Obama Caves on Tax Cuts, Endorses ‘Bush-McCain Philosophy’
By flip-flopping on a key campaign pledge to end tax cuts for the wealthy, Obama will only embolden Republicans and deflate an already restless Democratic base.
Dec 6, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Berman
Patriotic Millionaires Explain That Tax Cuts for the Rich Don’t Grow the Economy Patriotic Millionaires Explain That Tax Cuts for the Rich Don’t Grow the Economy
Cutting taxes for millioniares doesn't create jobs or spur business growth. It just widens the gap between the rich and the rest of us. Who says? Millionaires who actually care abo...
Nov 22, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Alan Simpson, Senator Guttermouth, Spews Again Alan Simpson, Senator Guttermouth, Spews Again
Everyone knows that Obama wants to whack Social Security benefits to lure Republicans into a deal on raising taxes. In that case, keep Alan Simpson on the commission on reducing t...
Aug 26, 2010 / William Greider
Kick Ass or Buy Gas? Kick Ass or Buy Gas?
How taxpayers are subsidizing BP's disaster through the Pentagon.
Jun 17, 2010 / Nick Turse
Cutting the Net When We Need It Most Cutting the Net When We Need It Most
At the very time when the social safety net is most needed, investors the world over are calling it a drag on the world economy.
May 24, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders