Politics

Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Governor Walker’s Anti-Union Bill Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Governor Walker’s Anti-Union Bill

It's official—the high court of Wisconsin has re-instated Scott Walker's union-busting "Budget Repair Bill" as the law of the land. 

Jun 15, 2011 / Press Room

Boehner Slams Obama on War in Libya Boehner Slams Obama on War in Libya

Republicans waxing dovish as Obama nears Afghan decision.

Jun 15, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Katrina vanden Heuvel: How Far Right Is Michele Bachmann? Katrina vanden Heuvel: How Far Right Is Michele Bachmann?

The media has focused too much on Bachmann's self-styled image and not enough on the far-right policy positions and neo-McCarthy politics she has embraced as a member of Congress. ...

Jun 15, 2011 / The Ed Show

Seven Republican Dwarfs Seven Republican Dwarfs

Not one of the candidates for the GOP presidential nomination who debated Monday night rose to a point of seriousness in addressing the nation’s grievous problems. 

Jun 15, 2011 / Robert Scheer

No Checks, No Balances: Wisconsin Court Upholds Anti-Union Bill

No Checks, No Balances: Wisconsin Court Upholds Anti-Union Bill No Checks, No Balances: Wisconsin Court Upholds Anti-Union Bill

In a 4-3 party line decision, the state Supreme Court sided with Governor Walker, clearing the way for massive cuts to collective bargaining rights.

Jun 15, 2011 / John Nichols

Dan Sinker: How the Fake Rahm Emanuel Twitter Account Is Influencing the Next Generation of Satire Dan Sinker: How the Fake Rahm Emanuel Twitter Account Is Influencing the Next Generation of Satire

The man behind the @MayorEmanuel Twitter account talks about writing a real-time novel with tweets and how social media networks are ushering in a new generation of satire.

Jun 14, 2011 / The Nation

On Weinergate: The Post-Modern Sex Scandal On Weinergate: The Post-Modern Sex Scandal

On Bloggingheads, Dana Goldstein and Amanda Marcotte follow up their debate last week on TheNation.com, exploring Anthony Weiner's future and the role of the sex scandal in America...

Jun 14, 2011 / Press Room

Peter King’s ‘Muslim Radicalization’ Hearings Risk Repeating History Peter King’s ‘Muslim Radicalization’ Hearings Risk Repeating History

As a young, Japanese-American child, I was held in an internment camp out of prejudice and war hysteria. America can't make the same mistake again.

Jun 14, 2011 / Mike Honda

Sex Scandal Rehab: A Political Move? Sex Scandal Rehab: A Political Move?

What is Anthony Weiner hoping to solve by going to rehab? Melissa Harris-Perry dissects whether or not one can make a comeback from a political scandal.

Jun 14, 2011 / Press Room

Sex Scandal Rehab: A Political Move? Sex Scandal Rehab: A Political Move?

What is Anthony Weiner hoping to solve by going to rehab? Melissa Harris-Perry dissects whether or not one can make a comeback from a political scandal.

Jun 14, 2011 / MSNBC

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