Politics

GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin

Scott Walker’s win doesn't necessarily mean Mitt Romney will triumph in November. But it does prove that corporate money threatens American democracy. 

Jun 6, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Recall Campaign Against Scott Walker Fails

Recall Campaign Against Scott Walker Fails Recall Campaign Against Scott Walker Fails

The Wisconsin recall attempt offers profound lessons for a nation that is wrestling with how to counter corporate power in a post–Citizens United world. 

Jun 6, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Mortgage Fraud Investigation Pushes Forward, Hires Criminal Prosecutor Mortgage Fraud Investigation Pushes Forward, Hires Criminal Prosecutor

As the Department of Justice weakly defends its record on pursuing financial crimes, the RMBS makes a promising hire. 

Jun 5, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Wisconsin Gives Progressives Something to Build on Wisconsin Gives Progressives Something to Build on

Whether the state's labor-bashing governor, Scott Walker, wins or loses today's recall election, the real story is the fifteen months of people power leading up to this moment.

Jun 5, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Assassin-in-Chief in the Oval Office Assassin-in-Chief in the Oval Office

President Barack Obama and his apostles.

Jun 5, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

A Wisconsin Recall FAQ

A Wisconsin Recall FAQ A Wisconsin Recall FAQ

After sixteen months of wrangling, anti-labor Governor Scott Walker finally faces his accountability moment.

Jun 5, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Herman Cain to Replace Neal Boortz on the Radio Herman Cain to Replace Neal Boortz on the Radio

The entertaining, unserious former candidate has found his true calling. Ironically, he replaces an unreconstructed racist. 

Jun 5, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Jeremy Scahill: Obama’s Assassination Program Jeremy Scahill: Obama’s Assassination Program

Why doesn’t the United States seem to be capturing anyone anymore?

Jun 4, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes

Will Millions of Young Americans Benefiting From the ACA Turn Out for Obama?

Will Millions of Young Americans Benefiting From the ACA Turn Out for Obama? Will Millions of Young Americans Benefiting From the ACA Turn Out for Obama?

Fifteen million young adults will gain access to health insurance through Obamacare—if it survives Supreme Court review. Will that win Obama their support?

Jun 4, 2012 / Zoë Carpenter

Ari Berman: Florida’s Voter Purging Is Nothing New Ari Berman: Florida’s Voter Purging Is Nothing New

Just before the controversial 2000 elections, Florida wrongfully eliminated more than 10,000 people from voter rolls.

Jun 4, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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