Politics

Wisconsin Drive to Recall Walker Starts November 15 Wisconsin Drive to Recall Walker Starts November 15

Activists say they will begin the process of booting anti-labor Republican Scott Walker. But the governor and his allies are putting pressure on the board that oversees elections.

Oct 11, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Three Lessons From the Values Voter Summit Three Lessons From the Values Voter Summit

 What a visit to the heart of American social conservatism tells us about the presidential race. 

Oct 10, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

Mitt Romney Faces Hostility at Values Voter Summit Mitt Romney Faces Hostility at Values Voter Summit

The former social moderate is trying to win over the religious right. But he is being dragged into a feud with extremist pastors. 

Oct 8, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

Hypocrisy Share Values Soar as Tea Party Republicans Accuse Occupy Wall Street of ‘Dividing Americans’ Hypocrisy Share Values Soar as Tea Party Republicans Accuse Occupy Wall Street of ‘Dividing Americans’

The No. 2 Republican in the House rose to power on the strength of the Tea Party phenomenon, which parlayed divisiveness into big political advances in 2010. Now, he attacks &ldquo...

Oct 8, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Naomi Klein: Occupy Wall Street as Shock Resistance Naomi Klein: Occupy Wall Street as Shock Resistance

The youth and those who are not so young participating in Occupy Wall Street deserve support, not scorn.

Oct 7, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Rick Santorum Speaks to His Base Rick Santorum Speaks to His Base

The Value Voters Summit in Washington, DC, may be the last chance for Rick Santorum to inject some activist enthusiasm into his campaign. 

Oct 7, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

Militarism as a Family Value Militarism as a Family Value

At the Value Voters Summit in Washington, Republicans claim we cannot safely trim Defense spending. 

Oct 7, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

Video: At Occupy Wall Street, America’s Long Progressive Tradition Continues

Video: At Occupy Wall Street, America’s Long Progressive Tradition Continues Video: At Occupy Wall Street, America’s Long Progressive Tradition Continues

Contrary to the mainstream media's coverage, you don't need to be unemployed, homeless or in need of medication to pull the night shift at Occupy Wall Street.

Oct 6, 2011 / Video / Jin Zhao and Teresa Cotsirilos

Naomi Klein: The Mainstream Media Has Dropped the Ball on Occupy Wall Street Naomi Klein: The Mainstream Media Has Dropped the Ball on Occupy Wall Street

Since they can no loner ignore the occupation, the mainstream media has decided to mock and dismiss it instead.

Oct 6, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Occupation Nation Goes to Washington

Occupation Nation Goes to Washington Occupation Nation Goes to Washington

The Wall Street protesters have created the template for an ambitious new occupation in the nation’s capital.

Oct 6, 2011 / Nathan Schneider

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