Politics

Barney Frank: Cut the Military Budget Now Barney Frank: Cut the Military Budget Now

 Representative Barney Frank had strong words for his colleagues on the supercommittee at Take Back America 2011 this morning. 

Oct 4, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick

Taking a Close Look at Rick Perry’s Civil Rights Record Taking a Close Look at Rick Perry’s Civil Rights Record

The name of his family hunting ranch raises questions about his race politics. So what’s his record on civil rights issues?

Oct 4, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

We Are All Human Microphones Now We Are All Human Microphones Now

It's people-powered, no-tech, lo-fi and astonishingly slow. But the human microphone, an adaptation to New York's laws against amplified sound, may be Occupy Wall Street's secret w...

Oct 3, 2011 / Blog / Richard Kim

With Obama Veering Corporate On Trade, Democrats Need to ‘Distinguish Themselves From the President’ With Obama Veering Corporate On Trade, Democrats Need to ‘Distinguish Themselves From the President’

 A savvy Democratic congressman warns that House and Senate Democrats had best be thinking about how to run and win even if Obama stumbles. History suggests that his point is ...

Oct 3, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Building Infrastructure to Win Back the American Dream Building Infrastructure to Win Back the American Dream

To build a political movement you need active grassroots--and good candidates. 

Oct 3, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick

Occupy Wall Street: Why So Many Demands for Demands?

Occupy Wall Street: Why So Many Demands for Demands? Occupy Wall Street: Why So Many Demands for Demands?

Previous protests have presented detailed policy proposals to no avail. Maybe it’s time to try something new.

Oct 3, 2011 / Blog / Betsy Reed

Should Chris Christie Run for President? Should Chris Christie Run for President?

Come on Christie, just do it. 

Oct 3, 2011 / Blog / Jamelle Bouie

Can the Left Help Take Back the American Dream? Can the Left Help Take Back the American Dream?

The Take Back the American Dream conference in Washington this week aims to turn grassroots energy into political action. 

Oct 3, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick

‘My Clothes Are Not My Consent!’ Say SlutWalkers in New York City ‘My Clothes Are Not My Consent!’ Say SlutWalkers in New York City

Over a thousand feminists gathered at SlutWalk NYC on Saturday to protest victim-blaming. Will the world get the message?

Oct 3, 2011 / Blog / Emily Douglas

As Obama Goes Abroad Searching for Monsters to Destroy, Ron Paul Rightly Rejects Assassinating Americans As Obama Goes Abroad Searching for Monsters to Destroy, Ron Paul Rightly Rejects Assassinating Americans

While Rick Perry hails the president's authorization of the killing of two Americans in Yemen, Paul rejects “assassinating American citizens without charges.”

Oct 1, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

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