‘Big Government’ Isn’t the Problem, Big Money Is ‘Big Government’ Isn’t the Problem, Big Money Is
With the 2012 elections projected to be the priciest ever, we must rein in the billions of influence-peddling dollars flowing toward Washington.
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Robert B. Reich
Why the ACLU Is Wrong About ‘Citizens United’ Why the ACLU Is Wrong About ‘Citizens United’
A former ACLU attorney points out that corporate spending on political campaigns is not “free speech” deserving First Amendment protection.
Mar 21, 2012 / Burt Neuborne
Latino Support Versus Latino Access to ID For Voting Purposes Latino Support Versus Latino Access to ID For Voting Purposes
Discriminatory impacts rely more on whether people of color can access something than whether they support it.
Mar 21, 2012 / Brentin Mock
Kris Kobach and the Connection Between Restrictive Voting and Immigration Laws Kris Kobach and the Connection Between Restrictive Voting and Immigration Laws
An avowed leader of the anti-immigrant agenda is skipping work help make the process of obtaining an ID even thornier for immigrants.
Mar 21, 2012 / Brentin Mock
The GOP Assault on the Voting Rights Act The GOP Assault on the Voting Rights Act
Texas is arguing it is unconstitutional; conservative scholars say it is outdated. Both are wrong.
Mar 21, 2012 / Ben Adler
Ryan Budget Creates Political Peril For GOP Candidates, Including Paul Ryan Ryan Budget Creates Political Peril For GOP Candidates, Including Paul Ryan
The House Budget Committee chair sees his budget provoking a referendum on “the fundamental nature of American democracy and the social contract”—or, perhaps, th...
Mar 21, 2012 / John Nichols
Romney Joins Gas Price Pander Romney Joins Gas Price Pander
Mitt says his opponents “don't understand the economy.” Neither does he.
Mar 20, 2012 / Ben Adler
How Will Voters Respond to the War on Women? How Will Voters Respond to the War on Women?
Has President Obama stood strong enough on women's issues?
Mar 19, 2012 / Press Room
Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader? Instead of a CEO, How About Electing a Labor Leader?
Wisconsinites will have a chance to consider Firefighters Union president Mahlon Mitchell as a statewide contender.
Mar 19, 2012 / John Nichols
Will Running to the Right Hurt Romney? Will Running to the Right Hurt Romney?
Pundits say Mitt has damaged his brand among women and Latinos. Not so fast.
Mar 18, 2012 / Ben Adler