High Court Produces a Politics of, by and for Corporations High Court Produces a Politics of, by and for Corporations
The Supreme Court’s partisan majority has made it harder for public-sector unions to engage in politics. This is not what democracy looks like.
Jun 21, 2012 / John Nichols
Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court? Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court?
Today's decisions about sex, drugs, and union speech may offer clues about next week's decision on healthcare.
Jun 21, 2012 / David Cole
This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like
That CEOs make better presidents has been Romney’s mantra, but a quick look at history says otherwise.
Jun 21, 2012 / Ben Adler
Mitt Romney’s Elephant in the Room Mitt Romney’s Elephant in the Room
A Mr. Fish cartoon.
Jun 21, 2012 / Mr. Fish
Thousands of Doctors Strike in UK Protest Over Pensions Thousands of Doctors Strike in UK Protest Over Pensions
Thousands of doctors strike in the UK over changes to their pensions. Are they greedy, or does society have skewed priorities?
Jun 21, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Healthcare: Give the People What They Want Healthcare: Give the People What They Want
Most Americans want pretty much the same outcome from healthcare reform, and it’s not what either major-party candidate is offering.
Jun 21, 2012 / Robert Scheer
Is Barack Obama Morphing Into Dick Cheney? Is Barack Obama Morphing Into Dick Cheney?
Four ways the President is pursuing Cheney's geopolitics of global energy.
Jun 21, 2012 / Michael T. Klare
Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate
Catholic hospitals net billions in federal funding—yet demand special public policy just for them.
Jun 20, 2012 / Emily Douglas
Greece Gets Government, Germany Relieved Greece Gets Government, Germany Relieved
The Greek election has brought the same old politicans back to power and neo-Nazi Golden Dawn into parliament.
Jun 20, 2012 / Maria Margaronis
Score So Far at the University of Missouri: Books 0, Football Coach $2.7 Million Score So Far at the University of Missouri: Books 0, Football Coach $2.7 Million
A university press is placed on the chopping block while the school’s head coach is paid nearly seven times its annual operation cost.
Jun 20, 2012 / Katha Pollitt