Lobbying

‘God What a Simonizing Job…’ ‘God What a Simonizing Job…’

The latest Alter-review from Eric, while Reed points out the long term costs of Super Pacs.

Mar 23, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman

Marco Rubio Stands His Ground for Deadly ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws Marco Rubio Stands His Ground for Deadly ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws

The possible 2012 VP candidate voted for the law critics say provided the “license to kill” for the neighborhood watchman who shot Trayvon Martin.

Mar 23, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

‘Big Government’ Isn’t the Problem, Big Money Is

‘Big Government’ Isn’t the Problem, Big Money Is ‘Big Government’ Isn’t the Problem, Big Money Is

With the 2012 elections projected to be the priciest ever, we must rein in the billions of influence-peddling dollars flowing toward Washington.

Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Robert B. Reich

Super Tuesday’s Big Winner Is Already Settled Super Tuesday’s Big Winner Is Already Settled

Super PACS take Super Tuesday.

Mar 6, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Right-Wing Effort to Smear Obama and Liberals as ‘Anti-Israel’ The Right-Wing Effort to Smear Obama and Liberals as ‘Anti-Israel’

The Emergency Committee for Israel is accusing President Obama and liberal think tanks of opposing Israel’s interests, but they don’t have the evidence to back it up.&n...

Mar 4, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Explainer: Why Do We Need a Volcker Rule? Explainer: Why Do We Need a Volcker Rule?

The proposed rule drew a blizzard of criticism from the financial industry. Here’s why commercial banks shouldn’t be able to make risky bets.

Feb 28, 2012 / Mike Konczal

The Buying of the President 2012: Meet the Super PAC Mega-Donors The Buying of the President 2012: Meet the Super PAC Mega-Donors

Fewer than 200 donors, equal to .000063 percent of the electorate, are deciding the 2012 campaign.

Feb 22, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman

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

Video: Activists Bathe the Supreme Court in Dollar Signs Video: Activists Bathe the Supreme Court in Dollar Signs

The Supreme Court lit with dollar signs.

Feb 7, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’

Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’ Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’

The former "killer lobbyist" and convicted felon explains that although it will be difficult, the system he exploited must be changed.

Jan 25, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

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