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?
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?
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