Will the Threat Ryan Poses to Rural America Swing Swing States? Yes Will the Threat Ryan Poses to Rural America Swing Swing States? Yes
In farm country, Paul Ryan won’t talk farm issues. Why? His budget is a direct assault on the rural Americans who decide how battleground states vote.
Aug 15, 2012 / John Nichols
John Nichols: Paul Ryan, Classic Business Republican John Nichols: Paul Ryan, Classic Business Republican
Paul Ryan isn’t a Tea Party crusader. He’s just your run-of-the-mill Republican, looking out for the 1 percent.
Aug 15, 2012 / Press Room
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Gender Wage Gap Yes, Virginia, There Is a Gender Wage Gap
If only the gender wage gap weren’t caused by discrimination. But the data says otherwise.
Aug 15, 2012 / Bryce Covert
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: On the Ground in Syria Sharif Abdel Kouddous: On the Ground in Syria
A glimpse into Zabadani, a Syrian town under seige.
Aug 14, 2012 / Press Room
Video Contest Offers a Voice to Indebted Students Video Contest Offers a Voice to Indebted Students
By providing this interactive platform for student debtors to share their personal testimonials, the Student Debt Crisis team aims to provide a voice for the millions affected.
Aug 14, 2012 / StudentNation / Natalia Abrams
The Top 5 Myths About the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act The Top 5 Myths About the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act
Our country’s energy bill is actually a big oil wish list.
Aug 14, 2012 / Soumya Karlamangla
What the Affordable Care Act Means for Transgender People What the Affordable Care Act Means for Transgender People
The healthcare law ushers in a new reality for transgender people, long subjected to outrageous discrimination and disrespect by medical providers.
Aug 14, 2012 / Marisa Carroll
Paul Ryan: Cruel, Not Courageous Paul Ryan: Cruel, Not Courageous
The extremism of the vice presidential candidate’s blueprint for the GOP makes him the farthest thing from brave.
Aug 14, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Regime Change in Syria: Part II Regime Change in Syria: Part II
Who died and made America boss?
Aug 14, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Help Prevent a Bhopal in the US Help Prevent a Bhopal in the US
The bulk use and storage of poison gases like chlorine at chemical facilities and wastewater and drinking water plants currently puts millions of Americans at risk of a Bhopal ma...
Aug 14, 2012 / NationAction