Politics

Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’ Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’

The “money power” is on the march in our politics and the Vermont senator says the message of the billionaies is clear: “We want it all. And now we can buy it.&rd...

Jun 8, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers This Week in Poverty: Justice for Janitors and Low-Wage Workers

Janitors in Houston speak out about sub-poverty wages and strike over workplace harrassment. Eleven are barred from returning to the job.

Jun 8, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads

Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads

New fundraising numbers suggest Obama can’t out-raise Romney enough to compensate for the cascade of dishonest attacks on his record coming from Karl Rove and company. 

Jun 8, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

The Left Needs to Pressure Democrats on Taxmageddon The Left Needs to Pressure Democrats on Taxmageddon

Democrats don't have a strategy for the biggest policy faceoff of the year, and progressives should force them to adopt one. 

Jun 7, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

The Bizarre and Confusing Standoff Between Florida and DOJ Over Voter Purging The Bizarre and Confusing Standoff Between Florida and DOJ Over Voter Purging

The standoff has been all heat and no light around a poorly designed and poorly timed voter purging scheme.

Jun 7, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock

Fortress USA Fortress USA

The wild world of border security and boundary building in Arizona.

Jun 7, 2012 / Todd Miller

Democrats Failed in Wisconsin Because They Failed Wisconsin Democrats Failed in Wisconsin Because They Failed Wisconsin

Voters in Wisconsin bought the Tea Party line because the president and his party have not been able to provide a believable alternative.

Jun 7, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement

As progressives move on from the unsuccessful campaign to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, what will they take away from the experience?

Jun 6, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Obama’s Kill List: Silence Is Not an Option

Obama’s Kill List: Silence Is Not an Option Obama’s Kill List: Silence Is Not an Option

Liberals raised a ruckus over Bush’s abuses. Let’s hold this president to the same standard.

Jun 6, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors

The Lessons of Wisconsin The Lessons of Wisconsin

The depressing defeat of the recall suggests that “money power” cannot be easily thwarted, even by determined “people power.”

Jun 6, 2012 / Editorial / John Nichols

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