Political Figures

Russia, US, Syria: Time to Talk Russia, US, Syria: Time to Talk

Obama needs to put an end to NATO’s warmongering on Syria, or this will get a lot uglier, fast.

Jun 27, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Margaret Flowers: Obamacare Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Margaret Flowers: Obamacare Doesn’t Go Far Enough Margaret Flowers: Obamacare Doesn’t Go Far Enough

We need universal healthcare now, Flowers argues.

Jun 27, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds

Queer Issues Are Class Issues: Where Next for the LGBTQ Movement? Queer Issues Are Class Issues: Where Next for the LGBTQ Movement?

From marriage to the military, LGBTQ people have won acceptance. Now can we tackle the unacceptable levels of fear, poverty and shame that pervade our society?

Jun 26, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

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 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry

Why Obama’s Web Traffic Is Good for Romney Why Obama’s Web Traffic Is Good for Romney

What’s the biggest misconception about Obama’s online edge?

Jun 25, 2012 / Blog / Ari Melber

Darrell Issa Shows Contemptible Disregard for the Constitution

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 / Blog / 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 / Blog / Ben Adler

Do Liberals Support Obama’s Kill List? Do Liberals Support Obama’s Kill List?

The “kill list” is different—and it may present the most important test of human rights principles in the Obama era.

Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Ari Melber

What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket? What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket?

With different backgrounds but matching policies, the former Minnesota governor is on Mitt’s short list for running mate. 

Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

What Is the Value of an Afghan Life? What Is the Value of an Afghan Life?

How would Americans react if air power was used in the US the way it's been used in Afghanistan?

Jun 18, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

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