Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012 Conservative Hobbyhorses for 2012
Republicans have invented a new bunch of boogeymen. Here’s a guide to some of the most important memes on the right.
Overwhelmed by Opposition, Wisconsin’s Walker Won’t Challenge Recall Petitions Overwhelmed by Opposition, Wisconsin’s Walker Won’t Challenge Recall Petitions
The governor who attacked labor rights is still playing games, but his decision not to challenge signatures means that a recall election could come as soon as May.
Feb 27, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Who Will ‘Reagan Democrats’ Support in 2012? Who Will ‘Reagan Democrats’ Support in 2012?
Obama’s numbers are rebounding among blue-collar voters in the Rust Belt as the GOP primary churns on.
Feb 27, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
Taking on the Dental Crisis: A Q&A With Bernie Sanders Taking on the Dental Crisis: A Q&A With Bernie Sanders
Students miss 50 million hours of school each year because of dental problems. A hearing Wednesday confronts the crisis.
Feb 27, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
SEC Commissioner Backs More Disclosure on Political Spending SEC Commissioner Backs More Disclosure on Political Spending
Without any input from Congress or the courts, federal regulators could force publicly traded companies to disclose political donations.
Feb 24, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
This Week: The GOP’s Retro-Culture Wars. PLUS: The Latino Vote in 2012 This Week: The GOP’s Retro-Culture Wars. PLUS: The Latino Vote in 2012
This week, the GOP’s continued war on women's health. Plus, guest-blogger Dr. Victoria DeFrancesco Soto begins writing for us with a post on anti-immigration racial animus an...
Feb 24, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Michigan Tree Experts Stumped by Romney Claims Michigan Tree Experts Stumped by Romney Claims
What are the roots of Romney's prolific praise for Michigan's trees?
Feb 24, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
NYC to Release Teachers’ ‘Value-Added’ Ratings: Why It’s Not Fair NYC to Release Teachers’ ‘Value-Added’ Ratings: Why It’s Not Fair
Bill Gates and Wendy Kopp agree: the volatile data reports unfairly shame teachers.
Feb 24, 2012 / Blog / Dana Goldstein
Peter King Defends NYPD Monitoring, Plans More Hearings on Islam Peter King Defends NYPD Monitoring, Plans More Hearings on Islam
The New York congressman will have more hearings on Muslim radicalization in America, despite statistics that show a waning threat.
Feb 24, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Scott Walker’s Koch Connection Goes Bad Scott Walker’s Koch Connection Goes Bad
Complaints have been filed with state and federal official regarding Illegal use of tax exempt status by billionaire David Koch.
Feb 24, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols