Political Ideologies

Cruel America Cruel America

Roars of applause for executions at the GOP debate, official approval of torture, barbaric prison conditions, obstruction of aid to storm victims and children in need—is our ...

Sep 28, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Jonathan Schell

Katrina vanden Huevel on NPR’s Talk of the Nation: What happened to the political left? Katrina vanden Huevel on NPR’s Talk of the Nation: What happened to the political left?

What happened that has led to the conservatives' dominance in the political debate in the country at a time of crisis? What happened to the political left?

Sep 28, 2011 / Nation in the News / NPR

What Rick Perry Would Do to Medicaid What Rick Perry Would Do to Medicaid

As governor of Texas and a candidate for president, Perry has proposed to turn Medicaid into a block grant program. That would be devastating for people with disabilities. 

Sep 26, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

Herman Cain Wins Absurd Florida Straw Poll Herman Cain Wins Absurd Florida Straw Poll

 Herman Cain wins the Florida Republican straw poll on Saturday. However, the result will not predict the Republican primary nomination. 

Sep 25, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

Herman Cain Wins Florida’s Absurd Straw Poll Herman Cain Wins Florida’s Absurd Straw Poll

The media is acting like the bizarre result in Florida's straw poll indicates real movement in the GOP primary. It doesn't. 

Sep 25, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

Herman Cain Wins Florida’s Absurd Straw Poll Herman Cain Wins Florida’s Absurd Straw Poll

The media is acting like the bizarre result in Florida's straw poll indicates real movement in the GOP primary. It doesn't. 

Sep 25, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

Herman Cain Wins Florida’s Absurd Straw Poll Herman Cain Wins Florida’s Absurd Straw Poll

The media is acting like the bizarre result in Florida's straw poll indicates real movement in the GOP primary. It doesn't. 

Sep 25, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

Dave Zirin: Tim Tebow and the NFL’s Political Hypocrisy

Dave Zirin: Tim Tebow and the NFL’s Political Hypocrisy Dave Zirin: Tim Tebow and the NFL’s Political Hypocrisy

The problem is not that sports and politics don't mix, but that for the league owners, sports and certain types of politics don't mix.

Sep 23, 2011 / Nation in the News / ESPN

Note to GOP Candidates: Obama’s No Socialist Note to GOP Candidates: Obama’s No Socialist

Romney said that the president takes his inspiration “from socialist democrats in Europe.” Gingrich decried “Obama's socialist policies.” They are ridiculou...

Sep 23, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

The GOP Race to Eliminate Government Entirely

The GOP Race to Eliminate Government Entirely The GOP Race to Eliminate Government Entirely

As the Fox News/Google debate made clear, the Republican primary is devolving into an absurd contest over which candidate for government office will destroy government most.

Sep 23, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

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