Politics

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

The Chamber’s Dishonest Ad Campaign Is Underway The Chamber’s Dishonest Ad Campaign Is Underway

The Chamber of Commerce is falsely, and ironically, criticizing Democrats for cutting Medicare. 

May 14, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

John Nichols: Scott Walker’s Divide-and-Conquer Strategy John Nichols: Scott Walker’s Divide-and-Conquer Strategy

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker unintentionally confirms his "divide and conquer" policy on labor.

May 14, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath to Congress? Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath to Congress?

He says no. Video says yes.

May 14, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Romney’s Fuzzy Jobs Math Romney’s Fuzzy Jobs Math

Romney's claim that he has created more jobs than Obama is impossible to take seriously

May 14, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman

x