Politics

The Wicked Art of Caricature

The Wicked Art of Caricature The Wicked Art of Caricature

Five centuries of political pans by a lot of old masters and a few new ones, on exhibit at the Met.

Jan 18, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Edward Sorel

Ron Paul, Take Two

Ron Paul, Take Two Ron Paul, Take Two

It’s true that Paul has brought important issues to the national debate. It’s also true that he’s a reactionary crank.  

Jan 18, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Tea Party Helps Hold the Line on Internet Freedom

The Tea Party Helps Hold the Line on Internet Freedom The Tea Party Helps Hold the Line on Internet Freedom

Far-right members of Congress are helping to lead the charge against government intrusion on the net. 

Jan 18, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Here’s How to Force Congress to Block SOPA and Save the Internet Here’s How to Force Congress to Block SOPA and Save the Internet

Members of Congress need to feel the heat on the Stop Internet Piracy Act. Here’s how a bold progressive challenger and digital activists forced Paul Ryan to come out agains...

Jan 18, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Fighting Back Against ‘Citizens United’

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Fighting Back Against ‘Citizens United’ Katrina vanden Heuvel: Fighting Back Against ‘Citizens United’

What can you do to help overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision?

Jan 18, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Fighting Back Against ‘Citizens United’ Katrina vanden Heuvel: Fighting Back Against ‘Citizens United’

What can you do to help overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision?

Jan 18, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

A Debate Between Mitt Romney and Martin Luther King Jr. A Debate Between Mitt Romney and Martin Luther King Jr.

And guess which one lies.

Jan 18, 2012 / Blog / Katie Halper

Scott Walker Admits His Defeat Would Stall the GOP’s Anti-Labor Push Scott Walker Admits His Defeat Would Stall the GOP’s Anti-Labor Push

Walker has told allies there’s “no doubt” that Republican governors would back off attacks on unions if he loses.

Jan 18, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Gingrich Rides Racially Coded Rhetoric to Surge in South Carolina

Gingrich Rides Racially Coded Rhetoric to Surge in South Carolina Gingrich Rides Racially Coded Rhetoric to Surge in South Carolina

Newt is making a pitch aimed at the cultural and racial animosities of conservative whites—and it may be working. 

Jan 18, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Katha Pollitt and Glenn Greenwald Take on Ron Paul Katha Pollitt and Glenn Greenwald Take on Ron Paul

From how many angles can one view Ron Paul?

Jan 17, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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