Politics

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

Jack Abramoff on Lobbying: ‘Look, This Is Bribery’ Jack Abramoff on Lobbying: ‘Look, This Is Bribery’

Notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff explains what separates the most successful lobbyists from the rest.

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

Explainer: Will New Appointees and Rules at the NLRB Revive Union Organizing? Explainer: Will New Appointees and Rules at the NLRB Revive Union Organizing?

With three new appointments, the National Labor Relations Board is showing signs of strength.

Jan 17, 2012 / John Logan

How Obama Can Hold Banks Accountable

How Obama Can Hold Banks Accountable How Obama Can Hold Banks Accountable

Only a federal investigation can get to the bottom of what happened in the housing bubble—and get a fair deal for homeowners.

Jan 17, 2012 / Video / Robert B. Reich

Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’

Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’ Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’

As we approach the second anniversary of the disastrous Citizens United decision, a court case in Montana sets up the first direct challenge to the ruling.

Jan 17, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The GOP’s Race Problem

The GOP’s Race Problem The GOP’s Race Problem

Racially inflammatory statements marked last night’s GOP debate on MLK Day.

Jan 17, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman

Rick Santorum Substitutes Faith for Policy in South Carolina Rick Santorum Substitutes Faith for Policy in South Carolina

Making a bid for the state's conservative vote, Santorum speaks about political issues as matters of theology.

Jan 17, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

A Million Wisconsinites Petition to Recall Scott Walker

A Million Wisconsinites Petition to Recall Scott Walker A Million Wisconsinites Petition to Recall Scott Walker

540,208 signatures are required to force the antilabor governor to face a new election. Activists gathered almost double that number.

Jan 17, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

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