Group Running Racist ‘Obama Phone’ Ad Has Close Ties to Congressional Republicans Group Running Racist ‘Obama Phone’ Ad Has Close Ties to Congressional Republicans
Staffers from the Prosper Group are trying to distance themselves from the Tea Party Victory Fund.
Greg Kaufmann: Why Are Politicians Ignoring Poverty? Greg Kaufmann: Why Are Politicians Ignoring Poverty?
American voters care about rising inequality in the US. So why don’t presidential candidates seem to?
Oct 16, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
#TalkPoverty: Fifteen Questions for the Second Presidential Debate #TalkPoverty: Fifteen Questions for the Second Presidential Debate
There were no questions asked about poverty in the first presidential debate. Here are fifteen suggestions for tonight.
Oct 16, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Freedom of Beach: Dump ‘Citizens United’ Freedom of Beach: Dump ‘Citizens United’
One thousand San Francisco activists are standing up (by lying down) against the hugely unpopular Supreme Court ruling.
Oct 16, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders
How Romney’s Extreme Policies Insult Us All How Romney’s Extreme Policies Insult Us All
Tonight's debate is the perfect opportunity to call out Romney’s campaign dishonesty.
Oct 16, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Patricia Williams: Paul Ryan’s Libertarian America Patricia Williams: Paul Ryan’s Libertarian America
Despite Obama's unquestionably varied record, progressives can't afford four years under a Romney-Ryan presidency.
Oct 16, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds
Republicans Unite! Republicans Unite!
Who else will save the country from... everyone?
Oct 16, 2012 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow
The Psychological Toll of Voter Suppression The Psychological Toll of Voter Suppression
Despite a series of voting rights victories, ballot box bullies will still try to dissuade voters.
Oct 16, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry
It’s Time to Debate Bain Capitalism It’s Time to Debate Bain Capitalism
Obama does not need to abandon his medium-cool persona to win tonight’s debate. He just has to set the agenda. He can do that by putting a human face on the issue of outsourc...
Oct 16, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Ryan Stunt Exposes Fraudulence of GOP Charity Rhetoric Ryan Stunt Exposes Fraudulence of GOP Charity Rhetoric
The Romney campaign faked a photo op of Ryan cleaning up at a soup kitchen.