The Fight for American Liberalism The Fight for American Liberalism
If their fortunes are ever to revive, liberals must find a way to recapture FDR’s militant and optimistic spirit.
Apr 11, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman
What Do We See in Obama? What Do We See in Obama?
As in a Rorschach test, people see in him what they want to see. Why don’t we look at his record?
Apr 11, 2012 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge
Republican Women in Denial Republican Women in Denial
A visit to the Republican Women's Club of New York to see Callista Gingrich suggests the GOP won’t fix its gender gap problem.
Did Fox News Drive Santorum Out of the Race? Did Fox News Drive Santorum Out of the Race?
Rick Santorum rose despite a virtual media blackout in 2011, and ultimately fell when it was reinstated.
Apr 11, 2012 / Blog / Ari Melber
The House Will Consider a Disturbing Cybersecurity Bill The House Will Consider a Disturbing Cybersecurity Bill
A proposed law would allow private companies to broadly share your electronic communications with the government.
Apr 11, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Building a Progressive Counterforce to ALEC Building a Progressive Counterforce to ALEC
Our democracy needs progressive leaders who govern in a way that makes people’s lives better.
Apr 11, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why Economic Populism Is a Winning Strategy for Obama Why Economic Populism Is a Winning Strategy for Obama
Focusing on income inequality and fairness for the 99 percent is the right message for the president.
Apr 11, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
No Regard To Race at Wells Fargo? (VIDEO) No Regard To Race at Wells Fargo? (VIDEO)
Housing Advocates have filed a complaint against Wells Fargo, accusing the nation’s largest mortgage lender of failing to maintain and market foreclosed properties in black ...
Apr 11, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders
In Search of the Missing Task Force In Search of the Missing Task Force
Three months after the annoucement of the mortgage fraud task force, progressive groups ramp up pressure to see results.
Apr 11, 2012 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue
Is DeMarco Ready to Write Down Mortgages? Is DeMarco Ready to Write Down Mortgages?
The FHFA director finally opened the door to principal write-downs—though he’s still not going far enough.
Apr 10, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick