Former Democratic Strategists Now Boost the GOP Former Democratic Strategists Now Boost the GOP
The 2008 producer of the DNC convention is among the many Democratic strategists now working for the GOP.
Paul Ryan’s Labor Day Promise to American Workers: Candy and a Sports Schedule Paul Ryan’s Labor Day Promise to American Workers: Candy and a Sports Schedule
On Labor Day, 2001, the congressman was asked what he would do to help the unemployed. He replied, “C’mon, we’re all here to have a good time.”
Sep 1, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
‘Undocumented and Unfraid’: UndocuBus Riders Lead by Example ‘Undocumented and Unfraid’: UndocuBus Riders Lead by Example
In their final stop before arriving to Charlotte for the DNC, UndocuBus riders continue to inspire others to come out of the shadows in North Carolina.
Aug 31, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Voting Rights Watch and Aura Bogado
The Clint Eastwood Convention The Clint Eastwood Convention
Eastwood’s weird, ambiguous performance was actually perfect for this most fake of conventions.
Aug 31, 2012 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Anatomy of a Meme: #Eastwooding Anatomy of a Meme: #Eastwooding
It requires a perfect alignment of many cultural stars to create a meme, and last night at the RNC, Clint Eastwood gave us just that.
Aug 31, 2012 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue
Ari Berman: Big Win for Voting Rights Advocates Ari Berman: Big Win for Voting Rights Advocates
Thursday’s federal court ruling was a major victory for voing rights advocates, but the campaign against voting rights continues nationwide.
Aug 31, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
John Nichols: Paul Ryan’s ‘Major Deceptions’ John Nichols: Paul Ryan’s ‘Major Deceptions’
"Facts" from the acceptance speech of Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan crumble under scrutiny.
Aug 31, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Big Oil Throws Big Bash After RNC Big Oil Throws Big Bash After RNC
The oil industry’s big party was the talk of Tampa following the Republican convention.
Aug 31, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Talk About Poverty (#TalkPoverty): Jessica Bartholow’s Questions for Obama and Romney Talk About Poverty (#TalkPoverty): Jessica Bartholow’s Questions for Obama and Romney
Jessica Bartholow grew up in a working poor family dealing with hunger, housing insecurity and no affordable healthcare. Now she's trying to make sure other people don't suffer thr...
Aug 31, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Rick Perlstein: Mitt Romney’s Acceptance Speech Failure Rick Perlstein: Mitt Romney’s Acceptance Speech Failure
A presidential candidate's acceptance speech traditionally serves as their introduction to the country, and Mitt didn't make a very good impression.
Aug 31, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds