Political Figures

Paul Ryan’s Faux Populism Isn’t Going to End Poverty or Reduce Inequality

Paul Ryan’s Faux Populism Isn’t Going to End Poverty or Reduce Inequality Paul Ryan’s Faux Populism Isn’t Going to End Poverty or Reduce Inequality

The 2012 vice presidential candidate is just trying to rebrand himself for 2016.

Jul 24, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War?

How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War? How Should Obama Deal With a World Engulfed in War?

It isn't just a coincidence that the entire world seems to be at war at once. President Obama needs an army—of diplomats. 

Jul 21, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa

Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa Despite Scandals, Christie Gets Good Press in Iowa

The New Jersey governor is crossing his fingers and hoping that scandals at home don’t blow up in his face.

Jul 21, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

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Who’s Behind ‘Reform Conservatism’? Who’s Behind ‘Reform Conservatism’?

The backers of the reformicons are mostly Wall Street and hedge fund types, naturally.

Jul 17, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

The Cheney Family Gets the Soprano Family Fade-to-Black Treatment

The Cheney Family Gets the Soprano Family Fade-to-Black Treatment The Cheney Family Gets the Soprano Family Fade-to-Black Treatment

When protesters interrupted an interview with the Cheneys to call the former vice president a war criminal, C-SPAN’s feed mysteriously cut out. 

Jul 15, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan

Obama Fiddles While Gaza Burns

Obama Fiddles While Gaza Burns Obama Fiddles While Gaza Burns

Sort of like what President Bush and Condi Rice did in January 2009

Jul 10, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

How Obama Could Become the Good Jobs President and Help 21 Million Americans Join the Middle Class

How Obama Could Become the Good Jobs President and Help 21 Million Americans Join the Middle Class How Obama Could Become the Good Jobs President and Help 21 Million Americans Join the Middle Class

While Obama has begun to act on what the country needs, Republican obstruction refuses to pass bills and solve problems.

Jul 9, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How to End the Rebirth of the ‘Old Confederacy’ in the ‘New South’: An Interview With the Reverend Jesse Jackson

How to End the Rebirth of the ‘Old Confederacy’ in the ‘New South’: An Interview With the Reverend Jesse Jackson How to End the Rebirth of the ‘Old Confederacy’ in the ‘New South’: An Interview With the Reverend Jesse Jackson

Jackson explains how Southern politics dangerously mirror the Old Confederate South and why it’s time for another Reconstruction

Jul 8, 2014 / Victoria Ford

On the NSA, Hillary Clinton Is Either a Fool or a Liar

On the NSA, Hillary Clinton Is Either a Fool or a Liar On the NSA, Hillary Clinton Is Either a Fool or a Liar

Clinton is using Edward Snowden as a punching bag to shore up her hawkish bona fides. 

Jul 8, 2014 / Robert Scheer

Is Obama on a Slippery Slope Toward Mission Creep in Iraq?

Is Obama on a Slippery Slope Toward Mission Creep in Iraq? Is Obama on a Slippery Slope Toward Mission Creep in Iraq?

Protect the embassy, advise Iraqi troops, protect Baghdad airport. And then?

Jul 2, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

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