The Story of ‘the Stench’ and the Future of the Right The Story of ‘the Stench’ and the Future of the Right
Why was this act of political "satire" so believable?
Sep 27, 2012 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Take the Cannoli… Take the Cannoli…
Are conservatives turning into a doomsday cult?
Sep 27, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman
GOP Candidates Feeling Pressure From NRSC’s Flirtation With Akin GOP Candidates Feeling Pressure From NRSC’s Flirtation With Akin
Senators who raised money for the national party will be in tough spot should it back Todd Akin again.
Sep 27, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Mitt’s New ‘I Care’ Message Makes a Pretty Good Case… for Obamacare Mitt’s New ‘I Care’ Message Makes a Pretty Good Case… for Obamacare
How does Romney argue that his efforts to expand healthcare in Massachusetts show “empathy” while ripping Affordable Care Act?
Sep 27, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
A Letter to My Allies on the Left A Letter to My Allies on the Left
It's time we kick the “lesser of two evils” excuse and engage in a true political conversation.
Sep 27, 2012 / Rebecca Solnit
GOP Quietly Hires Firm Tied to Voter Fraud Scandal for Work in Battleground States GOP Quietly Hires Firm Tied to Voter Fraud Scandal for Work in Battleground States
Nathan Sproul, a consultant tied to widespread efforts to suppress Democratic votes through destroying voter registration forms, appears to have been hired again in swing states.&n...
The Kochs’ Ground Game The Kochs’ Ground Game
Under the radar, the pseudo-grassroots group Americans for Prosperity is pulling out the stops to defeat Obama.
Noted Noted
Highlights from the Voting Rights Watch 2012 blog, from Brentin Mock, Aura Bogado and Maegan E. Ortiz
Sep 26, 2012 / Editorial / Various Contributors
The Battle for Congress The Battle for Congress
Even if Obama wins, he won’t be able to accomplish much if progressives don’t do well in legislative races. Here are ten worthy contenders.
Sep 26, 2012 / Feature / John Nichols
Has Florida Created a Trap at the Polls for Ex-Felons? Has Florida Created a Trap at the Polls for Ex-Felons?
Many of Florida’s ex-felons are receiving conflicting information on their voting rights. That could spell disaster in November.
Sep 26, 2012 / Feature / Brentin Mock