Politics

Romney Trying to Erase Primary Extremism

Romney Trying to Erase Primary Extremism Romney Trying to Erase Primary Extremism

Mitt and the GOP want to repair relations with women and Latinos. But they offer nothing of substance. 

Apr 9, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Joining the Whistleblowers’ Club Joining the Whistleblowers’ Club

What we lost in Iraq and Washington between 2009 and 2012.

Apr 9, 2012 / Peter Van Buren

A Brave and Independent Russian Editor A Brave and Independent Russian Editor

In testing Russia’s press freedoms, Caucasian Knot mixes rigorous investigative journalism, videos and live-tweeting from hunger strikes.

Apr 9, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

John Derbyshire, ‘National Review’ and Conservatives’ Race Problem John Derbyshire, ‘National Review’ and Conservatives’ Race Problem

A racist column got the pundit fired. But he is not the only right-wing pundit who uses racially inflammatory language. 

Apr 8, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

This Week: Inside Elizabeth Warren’s Senate Campaign. PLUS: Welcome Jessica Valenti; Allison Kilkenny This Week: Inside Elizabeth Warren’s Senate Campaign. PLUS: Welcome Jessica Valenti; Allison Kilkenny

 This week, E.J. Graff goes inside Elizabeth Warren's Senate campaign. Plus, John Nichols honored for career achievement, and we welcome bloggers Jessica Valenti and Allison K...

Apr 7, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Don’t Just Pressure ALEC’s Sponsors, Name and Shame ALEC Legislators Don’t Just Pressure ALEC’s Sponsors, Name and Shame ALEC Legislators

Now that corporations have begun to cut their ties with the American Legislative Exchange Council, citizens have a right and a responsibility to demand that elected state represent...

Apr 7, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

March Jobs Report: We’re Treading Dangerous Waters March Jobs Report: We’re Treading Dangerous Waters

The recovery is barely moving forward, yet the government is unwilling or unable to give it a push. 

Apr 6, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

How the Affordable Care Act Saves Lives How the Affordable Care Act Saves Lives

If the Supreme Court strikes down the Affordable Care Act in its entirety, its message to the country, including the millions of people dying needless deaths, will be, “Let t...

Apr 6, 2012 / Maya Wiley

Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education

 Romney has deeper ties to Harvard than Obama. But since when does shameless pandering have to make sense? 

Apr 5, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education

 Romney has deeper ties to Harvard than Obama. But since when did shameless pandering have to make sense? 

Apr 5, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

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