The Three-Letter Word That Saved Healthcare The Three-Letter Word That Saved Healthcare
Obama didn’t kill your granny, freedom is not actually dead and constitutionally protected taxation can—and often does—create a stronger America.
Jun 28, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
Bernie Sanders, Nurses: We Still Need ‘Medicare for All’ Bernie Sanders, Nurses: We Still Need ‘Medicare for All’
Senator and key union recognize that today's health care ruling is vital, but ultimately they say it's not enough.
Jun 28, 2012 / John Nichols
A Supreme Court for the 1 Percent A Supreme Court for the 1 Percent
The Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, but in other recent decisions has also guaranteed that corporations will have even more power to shape public debate about the...
Jun 27, 2012 / The Editors
Karl Rove Targets Youth With Negative Ads Karl Rove Targets Youth With Negative Ads
The GOP sees no need for positive messaging. Just make them dislike Obama.
Jun 27, 2012 / Ben Adler
Obama Starts to Use the Power of His Office Obama Starts to Use the Power of His Office
President Obama’s first use of executive privilege has sparked outrage, of course.
Jun 25, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Supreme Court: More Elections for Sale Supreme Court: More Elections for Sale
By striking down a century-old Montana anti-corruption law, a narrow High Court majority has removed barriers to the buying of state and local elections by multinational corporat...
Jun 25, 2012 / John Nichols
High Court Produces a Politics of, by and for Corporations High Court Produces a Politics of, by and for Corporations
The Supreme Court’s partisan majority has made it harder for public-sector unions to engage in politics. This is not what democracy looks like.
Jun 21, 2012 / John Nichols
Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports Dave Zirin: The DOJ Wastes Money on Sports
The Department of Justice spent $2 to 3 million prosecuting Roger Clemens. Why?
Jun 20, 2012 / Press Room
Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution
Issa has made politics central to his fight with the Obama White House—rather than making a credible case for his demands.
Jun 20, 2012 / John Nichols
Obama Campaign Demands Crossroads GPS Disclose Donors Obama Campaign Demands Crossroads GPS Disclose Donors
Obama for America filed a complaint with the FEC arguing that Karl Rove’s group is a political committee, so it must disclose its donors.
Jun 20, 2012 / Ben Adler