Northrop Grumman’s Revolving Door With Congress Northrop Grumman’s Revolving Door With Congress
Why did the defense giant award a lobbyist a $500,000 bonus just weeks before he became a Congressional staffer shaping military policy?
Jun 11, 2012 / Lee Fang
How the Wisconsin Uprising Got Hijacked How the Wisconsin Uprising Got Hijacked
Why electoral politics sold out the popular uprising in the Badger State—and why it’s not all over.
Jun 11, 2012 / Andy Kroll
Romney’s All Wrong on Public Sector Employment Romney’s All Wrong on Public Sector Employment
The latest election spat holds an important clue about who has real solutions for the stagnant recovery.
Jun 11, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert
Tight Race for Giffords Seat Sends Big Signals About November Tight Race for Giffords Seat Sends Big Signals About November
If Dems win, it boosts a Southwestern strategy for taking the House and presidency.
Jun 11, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Walker Wins, Money Shouts Walker Wins, Money Shouts
Eric on the Times review of The Cause and Reed on Charles Lane's particular style of punditry.
Jun 8, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman
Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’ Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’
The “money power” is on the march in our politics and the Vermont senator says the message of the billionaies is clear: “We want it all. And now we can buy it.&rd...
Jun 8, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers
Janitors in Houston speak out about sub-poverty wages and strike over workplace harrassment. Eleven are barred from returning to the job.
Jun 8, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads
New fundraising numbers suggest Obama can’t out-raise Romney enough to compensate for the cascade of dishonest attacks on his record coming from Karl Rove and company.
The Left Needs to Pressure Democrats on Taxmageddon The Left Needs to Pressure Democrats on Taxmageddon
Democrats don't have a strategy for the biggest policy faceoff of the year, and progressives should force them to adopt one.
Jun 7, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
The Bizarre and Confusing Standoff Between Florida and DOJ Over Voter Purging The Bizarre and Confusing Standoff Between Florida and DOJ Over Voter Purging
The standoff has been all heat and no light around a poorly designed and poorly timed voter purging scheme.
Jun 7, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock