Political Figures

Will Voters Forgive Obama for Cutting Social Security?

Will Voters Forgive Obama for Cutting Social Security? Will Voters Forgive Obama for Cutting Social Security?

If the president goes through with his chained-CPI gambit, seniors won't be the only ones taking a hit—his political fortunes, and those of his party, will too.

Apr 10, 2013 / Blog / William Greider

The Secret Kill List That You’re Not On

The Secret Kill List That You’re Not On The Secret Kill List That You’re Not On

Or are you?

Apr 9, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

2.3 Million Petitioners Urge Rejection of ‘Chained-CPI’ Social Security Cut

2.3 Million Petitioners Urge Rejection of ‘Chained-CPI’ Social Security Cut 2.3 Million Petitioners Urge Rejection of ‘Chained-CPI’ Social Security Cut

One hunded seven congressional Democrats have signed a letter telling President Obama not to make the cut. Will they stand strong in opposition if he does?

Apr 8, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity

Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity

The president's plans, which will come down hardest on working families, women, people of color and young Americans, are wrong economically and politically. 

Apr 6, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Alaska’s Lesson for the Left Alaska’s Lesson for the Left

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins pulled off a huge upset in a state legislative race by showing that he cared.

Apr 3, 2013 / Feature / Russell Mokhiber

Obama Hiccups on Guest Workers

Obama Hiccups on Guest Workers Obama Hiccups on Guest Workers

We do know that a comprehensive immigration reform bill will soon surface. The trouble is, we don’t know what it will contain.

Mar 28, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado

Americans Want a ‘Back-to-Work’ Alternative to Ryan’s Austerity Scheme

Americans Want a ‘Back-to-Work’ Alternative to Ryan’s Austerity Scheme Americans Want a ‘Back-to-Work’ Alternative to Ryan’s Austerity Scheme

Democrats have an economic duty—and a political opportunity—to counter the House Budget with a robust growth agenda, which Americans favor across the spectrum.

Mar 21, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Not Just Hillary Clinton: Why So Many Republicans Are Embracing Marriage Equality

Not Just Hillary Clinton: Why So Many Republicans Are Embracing Marriage Equality Not Just Hillary Clinton: Why So Many Republicans Are Embracing Marriage Equality

Republicans know they must turn toward supporting gay marriage—evidence of how much progress LGBT activists have made.

Mar 19, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets

The Ryan budget proposal’s devastating implications and the clear, humane alternative proposed by the CPC.

Mar 16, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets This Week: A Tale of Two Budgets

At look at the Ryan budget proposal's devastating implications and the clear, humane alternative proposed by the CPC.

Mar 16, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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