Convention Sketchbook: My Upcoming Liveblog Convention Sketchbook: My Upcoming Liveblog
Steve Brodner’s convention liveblog: capturing all the pageantry and splendor of modern politics.
Aug 21, 2012 / Blog / Steve Brodner
On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate On the Stump, Romney and Ryan Avoid Real Medicare Debate
When it comes to discussing healthcare policy, the GOP duo is being cowardly and dishonest.
Robert Reich’s Illustrated Guide to the Romney-Ryan Economic Plan Robert Reich’s Illustrated Guide to the Romney-Ryan Economic Plan
Economist Robert Reich took to the easel to break down the tenets of Paul Ryan's economic plan.
Aug 20, 2012 / Video / Robert B. Reich
Ryan Is No Rand Ryan Is No Rand
Paul Ryan may claim to be a follower of the anti-government icon, but she would most likely despise him.
Aug 20, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry
Ari Berman: Why Have Republicans Flip-Flopped on Early Voting? Ari Berman: Why Have Republicans Flip-Flopped on Early Voting?
The GOP never railed against the cost of early voting until it was something Democrats were using.
Aug 20, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Ohio GOP Admits Early Voting Cutbacks Are Racially Motivated Ohio GOP Admits Early Voting Cutbacks Are Racially Motivated
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted takes drastic action to limit early voting hours in Ohio.
Aug 20, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
With Romney-Ryan, GOP Becomes Grand Old Private-Equity Party With Romney-Ryan, GOP Becomes Grand Old Private-Equity Party
Republicans once warned against “unfair money-getting.” Now, they are preparing to do even more to facilitate “vulture capitalism.”
Aug 20, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin
Akin’s comments that a woman’s body will reject a pregnancy from rape would be laughable if they weren’t so dangerous.
Aug 20, 2012 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue
Ari Berman: The GOP War Against Voters Ari Berman: The GOP War Against Voters
You're more likely to be hit by lightning than you are to commit voter fraud at the polls. So why are Republicans so set on passing voter ID laws and other measures to stop this no...
Aug 18, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds
Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan? Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan?
Ryan’s perceived commitment to principle and focus on the economy could make him more appealing to young people than Mitt Romney. But he’s no Barack Obama.