Budget That Cuts Programs for Poor While Upping Pentagon Spending Fails a Moral Test Budget That Cuts Programs for Poor While Upping Pentagon Spending Fails a Moral Test
The president's budget is a compromise document. Republicans say it does not go far enough. But it slashes low-income heating assistance, community programs, higher-ed loans and en...
Feb 14, 2011 / John Nichols
Palin’s ‘Mama Grizzly’ Claws Are Out After Right-Wing Rival Suggests She’s More Into Money Than Ideology Palin’s ‘Mama Grizzly’ Claws Are Out After Right-Wing Rival Suggests She’s More Into Money Than Ideology
She turns down prime invite from Conservative Political Action Conference. Why? A rival suggests she's tends to skip conservative events in favor of paying gigs. And... the claws c...
Feb 12, 2011 / John Nichols
Is Kucinich Right That Obama Should Be Challenged From the Left in 2012? Is Kucinich Right That Obama Should Be Challenged From the Left in 2012?
The Ohio congressman says challenge would help the president by forcing him to rethink his stands on jobs, taxes, war—and to respect the Democratic base. Updated.
Feb 11, 2011 / John Nichols
Communications Breakdown: Obama Urges World to ‘Witness History Unfold’ in Egypt and… Mubarak Stays Communications Breakdown: Obama Urges World to ‘Witness History Unfold’ in Egypt and… Mubarak Stays
President Obama delivered a lovely speech essentially celebrating the transition of power in Egypt. Then, a few hours later, Mubarak announced he was staying.
Feb 10, 2011 / John Nichols
‘I Smell Metternich Everywhere’: Frank Wisner and Egypt ‘I Smell Metternich Everywhere’: Frank Wisner and Egypt
An old school mate remembers Frank Wisner, our man—or not—in Egypt.
Feb 9, 2011 / Greg Grandin
The DLC Is Dead The DLC Is Dead
For progressive Democrats, the impending death of the Democratic Leadership Council is long overdue.
Feb 8, 2011 / Ari Berman
Democracy vs. Autocracy in Egypt: Which Side Is the Obama Administration On? Democracy vs. Autocracy in Egypt: Which Side Is the Obama Administration On?
After hedging its bets for two weeks, the Obama administration must make clear whether it stands with pro-democracy activists in Egypt.
Feb 7, 2011 / Ari Berman
‘Avoiding the Handcuffs’: George Bush Cancels Swiss Trip, After Human Rights Groups Seek Arrest on Torture Charges ‘Avoiding the Handcuffs’: George Bush Cancels Swiss Trip, After Human Rights Groups Seek Arrest on Torture Charges
Center for Constitutional Rights says: "The message from civil society is clear: If you're a torturer, be careful in your travel plans."
Feb 6, 2011 / John Nichols
Comic Relief: Sarah Palin on Egypt Comic Relief: Sarah Palin on Egypt
Sarah Palin, in her first comments on Egypt, managed to make no sense at all.
Feb 6, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Reagan’s Minions: Reagan at 100 and Obama at 2 + Reagan’s Minions: Reagan at 100 and Obama at 2 +
Is Obama Reagan?
Feb 6, 2011 / Greg Grandin