Obama Lights Up the War on Pot Obama Lights Up the War on Pot
The administration promised a sensible approach to drug policy. So why are the feds attacking the medical marijuana industry?
May 30, 2012 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Return of the Birthers Return of the Birthers
It’s not just Trump. As the election heats up, they’re back with a vengence.
It’s Official: Watching Fox Makes You Stupider It’s Official: Watching Fox Makes You Stupider
A new study shows that Fox viewers are even worse informed than those who consume no news at all.
Obama Can’t Knock the Hustle Obama Can’t Knock the Hustle
Even after it was known that Jamie Dimon’s bank blew more than $2 billion, Barack Obama still had praise for the intellect of his political backer.
May 17, 2012 / Robert Scheer
Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow Obama and the Arc of the Rainbow
The president’s endorsement of same-sex marriage is a testament to the generations of activists who waged a brave and often lonely battle for gay rights.
May 16, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors
What If Straight People Boycotted Marriage? What If Straight People Boycotted Marriage?
What if heterosexual couples voluntarily refused the benefits of marriage that are denied to most of our gay and lesbian friends and family?
May 14, 2012 / Blog / Salamishah Tillet
Gay Donors and the Democrats Gay Donors and the Democrats
How much of an impact will gay donors have in the upcoming presidential election?
May 14, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes
No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters
The math doesn’t add up. It shouldn't cost Obama votes—and it won’t.
May 11, 2012 / Mychal Denzel Smith
The Fight for Marriage Equality Continues The Fight for Marriage Equality Continues
President Obama may be the first president to endorse same-sex marriage, but we still have a long way to go before the Defense of Marriage Act and statewide bans are repealed.
May 10, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Hope and Hesitation in Obama’s Sudden Conversion Hope and Hesitation in Obama’s Sudden Conversion
Once again President Barack Obama has come tantalizingly close to being terrific.
May 10, 2012 / Robert Scheer