Politics

Greetings From Fitzwalkerstan: Governor Tells Congress Busting Unions is ‘Progressive’ Greetings From Fitzwalkerstan: Governor Tells Congress Busting Unions is ‘Progressive’

Governor Scott Walker appeared before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and claimed that his assault on public employees and public-school teachers, publi...

Apr 14, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Obama’s ‘Shared Sacrifice’ Hits the Poor and Middle-Class Hardest

Obama’s ‘Shared Sacrifice’ Hits the Poor and Middle-Class Hardest Obama’s ‘Shared Sacrifice’ Hits the Poor and Middle-Class Hardest

For every $1 raised by closing tax loopholes for wealthy Americans, Obama proposes $2 in spending cuts.

Apr 14, 2011 / Editorial / The Editors

Noted. Noted.

Kate Murphy reports on where your taxes really go; Adam Federman asks how green natural gas really is.

Apr 14, 2011 / Editorial / Various Contributors

After Budget Showdown, Women Under the Bus

After Budget Showdown, Women Under the Bus After Budget Showdown, Women Under the Bus

Planned Parenthood's funding may have survived, but Congress still trampled on women's rights.

Apr 14, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Slide Show: 7 Corporate Tax Evaders

Slide Show: 7 Corporate Tax Evaders Slide Show: 7 Corporate Tax Evaders

Apr 14, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

This Tax Day, ‘Farms’ Owned by the Rich Provide Massive Tax Shelter

This Tax Day, ‘Farms’ Owned by the Rich Provide Massive Tax Shelter This Tax Day, ‘Farms’ Owned by the Rich Provide Massive Tax Shelter

Michael Dell managed to devalue his Austin ranch from $71.4 million to $290,000. He's not alone: a huge swath of wealthy Americans are misusing tax credits intended to protect farm...

Apr 14, 2011 / Yasha Levine

Wisconsin’s Walker in Washington to Discuss How Republicans Can Best Serve Koch Brothers Agenda Wisconsin’s Walker in Washington to Discuss How Republicans Can Best Serve Koch Brothers Agenda

The Walker Way: Collect campaign contributions from the Koch Brothers and other billionaires. Get elected. Carry out Koch Brothers agenda.  

Apr 14, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

How Socialists Built America

How Socialists Built America How Socialists Built America

The history of our nation has many rich and vibrant hues—some of them red.

Apr 13, 2011 / Books & the Arts / John Nichols

Stuck in the Middle With Obama: The President Who Still Won’t Take a Side Stuck in the Middle With Obama: The President Who Still Won’t Take a Side

Sort of FDR. Sort of Reagan. The president rejects privatization of Social Security. But he's for austerity and broad cuts. And he admits that what he proposes in his much anticipa...

Apr 13, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Obama Blasts House GOP, Paul Ryan’s ‘Deeply Pessimistic’ Budget Plan

Obama Blasts House GOP, Paul Ryan’s ‘Deeply Pessimistic’ Budget Plan Obama Blasts House GOP, Paul Ryan’s ‘Deeply Pessimistic’ Budget Plan

Though short on specifics, President Obama's speech on the deficit today defended progressive governance and blasted the GOP's plan to gut the country's social safety net.

Apr 13, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman

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