Politics

Proposition 8 Is Unconstitutional. What’s Next for the Anti-Gay Law? Proposition 8 Is Unconstitutional. What’s Next for the Anti-Gay Law?

Anti-gay marriage proponents should think twice before asking the US Supreme Court to take this case.

Feb 8, 2012 / Nancy Goldstein

Occupy Wall Street and a New Politics for a Disorderly World Occupy Wall Street and a New Politics for a Disorderly World

In a volatile era, OWS’s participatory democracy makes more sense than top-down government.

Feb 7, 2012 / Feature / Carne Ross

What We Learned From Planned Parenthood What We Learned From Planned Parenthood

Standing up for our principles and refusing to let the right-wing echo chamber define the debate—it works.

Feb 7, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Video: Activists Bathe the Supreme Court in Dollar Signs Video: Activists Bathe the Supreme Court in Dollar Signs

The Supreme Court lit with dollar signs.

Feb 7, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

The Evil Brilliance of Komen’s Karen Handel

The Evil Brilliance of Komen’s Karen Handel The Evil Brilliance of Komen’s Karen Handel

In the slow motion destruction of Susan G. Komen, VP Karen Handel may be the only one who got what she really wanted.

Feb 7, 2012 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue

Obama Unleashes His Super PAC

Obama Unleashes His Super PAC Obama Unleashes His Super PAC

To win in November, the president believes he needs outside money—but what does outside money need from him?

Feb 7, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

The Post Office Is Not Broke The Post Office Is Not Broke

The inspector general says Congressional demands have caused service to “significantly exceed” requirements for pre-funding benefits.

Feb 7, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

How ‘Citizens United’ Allows the Super-Wealthy to Buy Elections How ‘Citizens United’ Allows the Super-Wealthy to Buy Elections

Highlights from Saturday morning’s Up With Chris Hayes: the palpable effects of Citizens United, pro–Mitt Romney Super Pac donations, a retired NYPD officer’s tho...

Feb 6, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Real Change Must Come From Real People Katrina vanden Heuvel: Real Change Must Come From Real People

The Occupy movement has called for the dismantling and rebuiliding of a corrupt system. What elements are necessary to effect such change?

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

What’s Left Out of Black History Month Celebrations

What’s Left Out of Black History Month Celebrations What’s Left Out of Black History Month Celebrations

More than a quarter of African-Americans live in poverty. During Black History Month, we should speak truthfully about the economic legacy that drives this inequality.

Feb 6, 2012 / Sean Thomas-Breitfeld

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