Campaigns and Elections

The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality

The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality

Recent commentary demonstrates why Rick Santorum’s backward sexual politics are so appealing to Republicans.

Feb 21, 2012 / Ben Adler

David Koch Admits Big Spending to Help Scott Walker Bust ‘Union Power’ David Koch Admits Big Spending to Help Scott Walker Bust ‘Union Power’

The independent groups Koch funds aren’t supposed to coordinate their help for candidates.

Feb 20, 2012 / John Nichols

Sorry, Republicans, Your Savior Won’t Come Sorry, Republicans, Your Savior Won’t Come

Republicans are still dreaming about a new presidential candidate. It’s time to move on. 

Feb 20, 2012 / Ben Adler

How the 1 Percent Get So Rich? (VIDEO) How the 1 Percent Get So Rich? (VIDEO)

Even in an Occupy world, most Americans don’t know exactly how the 1 percent does what it does. The money media haven’t explained it, and the 1 percent likes things t...

Feb 17, 2012 / Laura Flanders

The Soul of Mitt Romney

The Soul of Mitt Romney The Soul of Mitt Romney

Romney comes off as weak, weird and willing to say anything to be elected. Now, he's starting to seem mean.

Feb 16, 2012 / Leslie Savan

Poll Dancing Poll Dancing

Eric on Richard Thompson and Reed on the flawed history of polling.

Feb 16, 2012 / Eric Alterman

Rich Republicans Say Birth Control Is Cheap Rich Republicans Say Birth Control Is Cheap

Conservative millionaires and billionaires don’t see any need for health insurance to cover birth control when aspirin is cheaply available. 

Feb 16, 2012 / Ben Adler

The .000063 Percent Election The .000063 Percent Election

How the politics of the super-rich became American politics.

Feb 16, 2012 / Ari Berman

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Obama ‘Has Tried to Lead by Consensus’ Katrina vanden Heuvel: Obama ‘Has Tried to Lead by Consensus’

How can Obama boost his chances of re-election?

Feb 15, 2012 / Press Room

2012: Year of the Woman? 2012: Year of the Woman?

Challenging the Republican men who are waging the War on Women.  

Feb 15, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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