Politics

Noted Noted

Adam Hudson on living under drones, Peter Dreier on Barry Commoner, John Nichols on Bill Moyers’s new film on ALEC

Oct 3, 2012 / Editorial / Various Contributors

The Corporate War on Labor The Corporate War on Labor

Disguised by its billionaire backers as campaign finance reform, California’s Proposition 32 would destroy the political power of unions.

Oct 3, 2012 / Editorial / John Nichols

Remembering Eric Hobsbawm Remembering Eric Hobsbawm

Hobsbawm’s life and writings will long serve as an inspiration to those who believe that a knowledge of history is essential to working for a better world.

Oct 3, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner

Shut Up About the Jews Already… Shut Up About the Jews Already…

How right-wing Jewish organizatons misrepresent both the views and the influence of American Jews.

Oct 3, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman

What Race Has to Do With It What Race Has to Do With It

This election has posed a challenge of self-control for Republicans raised on a diet of welfare queens and Willie Horton.

Oct 3, 2012 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Breadwinner Conservatism: On Robert O. Self

Breadwinner Conservatism: On Robert O. Self Breadwinner Conservatism: On Robert O. Self

How the American right’s obsession with male status legitimated the transition to a neoliberal ethos.

Oct 3, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Goldberg

There Is No Debate: Mitt Romney Would Raise Taxes There Is No Debate: Mitt Romney Would Raise Taxes

Everyone's talking about how Romney won’t name the tax deductions he will reduce—but he’s named three.

Oct 3, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Linda McMahon’s WWE Record Should Disqualify Her From Public Office Linda McMahon’s WWE Record Should Disqualify Her From Public Office

The Republican senate candidate has made a fortune from an overtly misogynistic and homophobic organization.

Oct 3, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin: ‘Two Sets of Rules’ for Players and Owners When It Comes to Political Speech Dave Zirin: ‘Two Sets of Rules’ for Players and Owners When It Comes to Political Speech

While owners and team executives openly throw their cash and endorsements in the political arena, players are often kept silenced through their contracts and team policies.

Oct 3, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Pennsylvania GOP Leader Insists Voter ID Opposition Is About ‘Lazy’ Voters Pennsylvania GOP Leader Insists Voter ID Opposition Is About ‘Lazy’ Voters

Representative Daryl Metcalfe says judge who blocked state’s voter ID law yesterday enables the “entitlement mentality” and people who live off others’ labo...

Oct 3, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Voting Rights Watch

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