Katrina vanden Heuvel: Fighting Back in the Age of the Super PACs Katrina vanden Heuvel: Fighting Back in the Age of the Super PACs
In an election landscape where corporate power is virtually unchecked, some local governments are taking matters into their own hands.
Jul 16, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Republicans Poised to Block Campaign Finance Disclosure Bill Republicans Poised to Block Campaign Finance Disclosure Bill
Republicans are likely to kill an important bill that would shine light on dark money in federal elections.
Jul 16, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
How Do Attacks on Bain Go Over With Wealthy Democrats? How Do Attacks on Bain Go Over With Wealthy Democrats?
With a pitch-perfect emblem of guilded-age greed as his opponent, and private equity in the spotlight, why isn't Obama much farther ahead in the polls?
Jul 16, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes
Romney Still Reaps Huge Profits From Bain’s Vulture Capitalism Romney Still Reaps Huge Profits From Bain’s Vulture Capitalism
Forget the silly debate about when Mitt handed over control of Bain. By his own arrangement, he never really left.
Jul 16, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
GOP Veep: Why It Won’t Be Condi, Christie or Daniels GOP Veep: Why It Won’t Be Condi, Christie or Daniels
The reaction on the right to the possibility of Condoleeza Rice as Romney’s running mate sent Mitt a clear message.
Dear Mr. Romney, I Want More Free Stuff From the Government Dear Mr. Romney, I Want More Free Stuff From the Government
A reason to “go vote for the other guy.”
Jul 14, 2012 / Blog / Jon Wiener
It’s Bigger Than Texas: Voting Rights News Roundup It’s Bigger Than Texas: Voting Rights News Roundup
Voters stand up for themselves in Texas; purge-fest spreads beyond Florida; and ALEC’s exodus continues. This and more in our voting rights news roundup.
Jul 13, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
Offshoring the Olympics: Why It Matters Where Uniforms Are Made Offshoring the Olympics: Why It Matters Where Uniforms Are Made
Bernie Sanders is right: The US Olympic Committee's decision to have uniforms manufactured outside the United States is “symbolic of a disastrous trade policy.”
Jul 12, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (7/12/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (7/12/12)
Every week, Nation interns try to cut through the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.
Jul 12, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
George Zornick: Ten Top Romney Donors Hold Billions Offshore George Zornick: Ten Top Romney Donors Hold Billions Offshore
Ten out of Mitt's top eleven donors also find ways to stash money in low- or no-tax countries.
Jul 12, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room