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.
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.
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 / Blog / Leslie Savan
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.
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 / Nation in the News / Press Room
A Make-or-Break Moment for Democracy A Make-or-Break Moment for Democracy
President Obama's endorsement of super-PAC money may be the only way to roll back Citizens United.
Feb 14, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Howard Dean Predicts Obama Re-Election, Democrats Retake House Howard Dean Predicts Obama Re-Election, Democrats Retake House
With the president’s poll numbers improving and the economy picking up, the former DNC chair likes his party’s chances in the fall.
Feb 14, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
Paul Ryan’s ‘New Reagan’ Speech Positions for Romney Implosion Paul Ryan’s ‘New Reagan’ Speech Positions for Romney Implosion
House Budget Committee chair uses his CPAC speech to hint about an alternative Republican presidential prospect like, er, Paul Ryan.
Feb 10, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Elections Are for Suckers Elections Are for Suckers
Bribes from billionaires? Super PACs buying campaigns right and left? Let’s just dip our fingers in purple ink and pose for photos.
Feb 9, 2012 / Robert Scheer
The GOP’s Enthusiasm Gap The GOP’s Enthusiasm Gap
GOP presidential primary turnout is well below 2008 levels, a worrying sign for Republicans in 2012.
Feb 8, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman