Elections

Romney Flails on Gay Rights Romney Flails on Gay Rights

It's still unclear whether the GOP candidate would support anti-discrimination legislation. 

Oct 24, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Romney’s So-Called ‘Moderate’ Stance Would Outlaw 90 Percent of Abortions

Romney’s So-Called ‘Moderate’ Stance Would Outlaw 90 Percent of Abortions Romney’s So-Called ‘Moderate’ Stance Would Outlaw 90 Percent of Abortions

Let’s get real: an abortion ban exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the woman would account for less than 7 percent of abortions that happen in America each year.

Oct 24, 2012 / Harold Pollack

Ari Melber: The Commission’s Rules Dumb Down Presidential Debates Ari Melber: The Commission’s Rules Dumb Down Presidential Debates

Over last three presidential debates, both candidates broke numerous rules set up by the debate commission, but unreleased to the public.

Oct 24, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt!

Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt! Ladies, Don’t Fall for Moderate Mitt!

What Romney may privately believe is far less important than the bargains he has made with the far-right Christian base of his party.

Oct 24, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

What Mitt Romney Could Learn From Taylor Swift What Mitt Romney Could Learn From Taylor Swift

A tale of two entitlements, one of which leads to blockbuster sales and the other to losing the election.

Oct 24, 2012 / Blog / Michelle Dean

Many Unanswered Questions About Romney’s Taxes Many Unanswered Questions About Romney’s Taxes

Romney’s campaign has yet to release a lot of damning information about the GOP candidate’s tax returns. 

Oct 24, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman

The Mainstream Media’s Trivial Pursuit of Campaign 2012

The Mainstream Media’s Trivial Pursuit of Campaign 2012 The Mainstream Media’s Trivial Pursuit of Campaign 2012

While neglecting the real issues—and ignoring the radicalization of the Republican Party—reporters obsess over made-up “gaffes” and meaningless campaign mom...

Oct 23, 2012 / Feature / Eric Alterman

What Republicans Can Learn From the Cold War

What Republicans Can Learn From the Cold War What Republicans Can Learn From the Cold War

The realization that markets need government saved capitalism after World War II.

Oct 23, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Melvyn P. Leffler

What’s Behind the Right’s ‘Obama Is Gay’ Conspiracy

What’s Behind the Right’s ‘Obama Is Gay’ Conspiracy What’s Behind the Right’s ‘Obama Is Gay’ Conspiracy

The wing-nuttery’s gaybaiting is not just a fringe phenomenon—it’s part of an old Republican tradition of macho posturing against Democrats.

Oct 23, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Neal Gabler

Mitt Romney’s Extremist Energy Plan

Mitt Romney’s Extremist Energy Plan Mitt Romney’s Extremist Energy Plan

He would eviscerate environmental regulation and encourage plunder by oil and gas interests.

Oct 23, 2012 / Feature / Michael T. Klare

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