Politics

Did Obama Endorse Gay Marriage for Political Reasons? Good. Did Obama Endorse Gay Marriage for Political Reasons? Good.

Many Americans think the president came out for gay marriage for political motivations. That could be a good thing.

May 15, 2012 / Blog / Ari Melber

Sherrod Brown Held Corporations Accountable, Now They’re Spending Millions to Unseat Him

Sherrod Brown Held Corporations Accountable, Now They’re Spending Millions to Unseat Him Sherrod Brown Held Corporations Accountable, Now They’re Spending Millions to Unseat Him

Senator Sherrod Brown has been a leader in taking on the big banks, and now the Chamber of Commerce is retaliating.

May 15, 2012 / Zaid Jilani

Year of the (Young) Woman

Year of the (Young) Woman Year of the (Young) Woman

How a generational shift in feminism is setting the agenda for American women.

May 15, 2012 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

Why Obama Must Hold Wall Street Accountable Why Obama Must Hold Wall Street Accountable

Obama stands the best shot at getting re-elected by making the election a choice between the 99 percent and the 1 percent.

May 15, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman

It’s Time to Break Up the Big Banks It’s Time to Break Up the Big Banks

When will Congress and the White House wake up to the fact that big banks are still playing with bombs? 

May 15, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Will Oregon Dems Reject Drug War Politics? Will Oregon Dems Reject Drug War Politics?

A primary today in Oregon pits a candidate who will make pot prosecutions a low priority versus another who wants to crack down on medical marijuana. And then there's the case of t...

May 15, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

The National Security State Wins (Again) The National Security State Wins (Again)

Why the real victor in Campaign 2012 won’t be Obama or Romney.

May 15, 2012 / William J. Astore

New Mexico Congressional Candidate: Jail the Bankers New Mexico Congressional Candidate: Jail the Bankers

For the first time this year, a candidate is calling for criminal penalties for Wall Street executives. 

May 15, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Affordable Housing for Seniors in the Cross Hairs in Chicago Affordable Housing for Seniors in the Cross Hairs in Chicago

Property baron Sam Zell has made millions by cutting services and raising rent on retirees like those who came to his Chicago shareholder meeting.

May 15, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

This Week: An Idea Whose Time Has Come. PLUS: Live Chat With Dana Goldstein This Week: An Idea Whose Time Has Come. PLUS: Live Chat With Dana Goldstein

This week, President Obama’s “evolution” on same-sex marriage: an idea whose time has come. Plus, Nation editor Liliana Segura on mandatory sentencing laws, a liv...

May 14, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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