GOP Debate to Rape Victims: Drop Dead GOP Debate to Rape Victims: Drop Dead
At the CNN Republican debate in Arizona, candidates vied to be the most stridently opposed to contraception, even for rape victims.
How Tuesday’s Primaries Could End It for Romney How Tuesday’s Primaries Could End It for Romney
If Romney loses Michigan and Arizona, it's the beginning of the end of his candidacy.
Feb 22, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
The Failure of Austerity Politics The Failure of Austerity Politics
Austerians won the day in Europe—and now the people are paying the price.
Feb 21, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
‘Gerrymandering at Its Worst’ ‘Gerrymandering at Its Worst’
Ari Berman and Ari Melber on Southern states’ redistricting maps—what critics call “gerrymandering at its worst”—and the future of US democracy.
Feb 21, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality The Conservative War on Women’s Sexuality
Recent commentary demonstrates why Rick Santorum’s backward sexual politics are so appealing to Republicans.
David Koch Admits Big Spending to Help Scott Walker Bust ‘Union Power’ David Koch Admits Big Spending to Help Scott Walker Bust ‘Union Power’
The independent groups Koch funds aren’t supposed to coordinate their help for candidates.
Feb 20, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Sorry, Republicans, Your Savior Won’t Come Sorry, Republicans, Your Savior Won’t Come
Republicans are still dreaming about a new presidential candidate. It’s time to move on.
Employees Need Birth Control Coverage Mandate Employees Need Birth Control Coverage Mandate
Catholic hospitals net billions in government aid. They should not be able to deny their employees contraceptive coverage.
Feb 17, 2012 / Lois Uttley
Rich Republicans Say Birth Control Is Cheap Rich Republicans Say Birth Control Is Cheap
Conservative millionaires and billionaires don’t see any need for health insurance to cover birth control when aspirin is cheaply available.
Why Wall Street Is Doubling Down on Romney Why Wall Street Is Doubling Down on Romney
Mitt's fundraising advantage among big wealthy donors, especially in the financial sector keeps growing. That's because they're afraid of his opponents.