Will Romney Catch up to Obama Online? Will Romney Catch up to Obama Online?
Conservatives mocked “The Life of Julia,” but it is more advanced than Romney's Website. Does that matter?
As Nancy Keenan Steps Down, a Chance for NARAL to Be About More Than ‘the Votes’ As Nancy Keenan Steps Down, a Chance for NARAL to Be About More Than ‘the Votes’
Whoever takes the helm at NARAL have to face intractable political realities. But will she also seek to develop for the movement a vision of what should be, not just what is?
May 11, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas
Scott Walker Promised $500K Donor He Would ‘Divide and Conquer’ Unions Scott Walker Promised $500K Donor He Would ‘Divide and Conquer’ Unions
Before a billionaire supporter gave big money to the embattled Wisconsin governor, Walker laid out a strategy to attack labor.
May 11, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Obama’s Embrace of Marriage Equality Is VERY Smart Politics Obama’s Embrace of Marriage Equality Is VERY Smart Politics
Savvy Republicans admit that the president is likely to benefit from his new stance, while Mitt Romney's reactionary response is a threat to his candidacy and to the future of...
May 10, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Inside True the Vote Inside True the Vote
A spinoff of the King Street Patriots Texas Tea Party, True the Vote aims to have 1 million poll watchers in place by November.
May 9, 2012 / Editorial / Brentin Mock
Wisconsin Democrats Easily Outpoll Scott Walker as Recall Race Is Set Wisconsin Democrats Easily Outpoll Scott Walker as Recall Race Is Set
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wins an overwhelming primary victory, as combined Democratic total vote in historic recall election outshines vote for embattled GOP governor.
May 9, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Romney’s Attack on Obama’s College Affordability Record Romney’s Attack on Obama’s College Affordability Record
Mitt blames Obama for rising tuitions, but ignores the role of federal student aid in reducing its burden on families.
Richard Lugar and the End of Moderate Republicanism Richard Lugar and the End of Moderate Republicanism
Foreign policy moderates have no place in today's GOP.
May 8, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today
Key factors that could determine the outcome in today’s primaries.
May 8, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Conservatives Make Nonsense Arguments Against Voting Rights Conservatives Make Nonsense Arguments Against Voting Rights
Pundits and activists say that because they’ve convinced the public of falsehoods, they must be true.