Politics

Feminists: Time to Stand With S.E. Cupp

Feminists: Time to Stand With S.E. Cupp Feminists: Time to Stand With S.E. Cupp

Let the media—left, right, center—know that the crude sexualization of women who voice their opinions in public is not “satire.” It’s misogyny.

May 25, 2012 / Blog / Katha Pollitt

Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’?

Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’? Are Most Americans Really ‘Pro-Life’?

The anti-choice movement may be winning on labels, but they’re losing on the issues.

May 25, 2012 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

D’Angelo and the Challenge of Black Men Maintaining Their IDs

D’Angelo and the Challenge of Black Men Maintaining Their IDs D’Angelo and the Challenge of Black Men Maintaining Their IDs

D’Angelo is one of millions of African-Americans across America who rightly or wrongly have had their licenses revoked or suspended due to interactions with the law.

May 25, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock

This Week in Poverty: Wage Theft in the City of Millionaires This Week in Poverty: Wage Theft in the City of Millionaires

The Houston economy is creating more millionaires than any other city in the US. It’s also stealing more than $753 million annually from low-wage workers.

May 25, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

What We Still Don’t Know About Mitt Romney and Education

What We Still Don’t Know About Mitt Romney and Education What We Still Don’t Know About Mitt Romney and Education

Here are some questions the candidate wants to avoid.

May 24, 2012 / Blog / Dana Goldstein

Scott Walker’s Southern Strategy Aligns Him With ‘Union Buster’ Nikki Haley Scott Walker’s Southern Strategy Aligns Him With ‘Union Buster’ Nikki Haley

The embattled Wisconsin governor brings in South Carolina governor, top proponent of right-to-work laws, and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, top proponent of corporate raidin...

May 24, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Climate Change Could Kill 150,000 Americans This Century Climate Change Could Kill 150,000 Americans This Century

A sobering new report details how extreme heat will take a serious toll on humans this century if climate change isn’t slowed. 

May 24, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Do the Bain Hustle Do the Bain Hustle

President Obama is to be applauded for questioning Mitt Romney’s legacy, although his motives seem to be as opportunistic as those of Romney’s primary race opponents.

May 24, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Why We Still Need the Voting Rights Act Why We Still Need the Voting Rights Act

Jurisdictions that repeatedly violated voting rights during the Jim Crow era now want to get rid of federal scrutiny. They’re not ready.

May 24, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock

Romney Proposes Return to Bush Education Policy Romney Proposes Return to Bush Education Policy

Education reform is back in fashion, but the Tea Party won’t be pleased.

May 24, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

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