Schneiderman Launches Inquiry Into Outside Political Spending Schneiderman Launches Inquiry Into Outside Political Spending
The New York Attorney General is targeting outside groups that spend massive amounts of largely corporate money to influence elections.
Aug 9, 2012 / George Zornick
A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party
Three cheers for the full embrace of LGBT rights! Here are six more progressive planks for Democrats.
Aug 8, 2012 / The Editors
Citizen Vidal Citizen Vidal
As an elegant essayist and critic of empire, Gore Vidal had no peer. Oh, how the Republic misses its persistent suitor!
Aug 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / The Editors
Battleground 2012: Can Obama Win North Carolina Again? Battleground 2012: Can Obama Win North Carolina Again?
In this crucial swing state, organizers are betting that a strong grassroots ground game can defeat Romney’s Super PAC cash.
Aug 8, 2012 / Feature / Ari Berman
‘President Romney’? ‘President Romney’?
Those two words conjure up a world in which one thing is certain: there will be chaos.
Aug 8, 2012 / Feature / Eric Alterman
How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice
Progressive leaders are rolling out a bold plan to push Washington off the austerity path. But can they deliver?
Aug 8, 2012 / Feature / William Greider
Paul Ryan? Seriously? Paul Ryan? Seriously?
Could Mitt Romney really be foolish enough to pick as his running mate a bailout-backing, budget-busting hypocrite whose fiscal fantasies threaten Medicare, Medicaid and Socia...
Aug 8, 2012 / John Nichols
Ohio Early Voting Cutbacks Disenfranchise Minority Voters Ohio Early Voting Cutbacks Disenfranchise Minority Voters
The state's Republicans are limited early voting hours in pro-Obama counties while expanding them in GOP strongholds.
Aug 8, 2012 / Ari Berman
Can Mike Huckabee Reinvent Conservative Talk Radio? Can Mike Huckabee Reinvent Conservative Talk Radio?
Right-wingers turn to talk radio to stoke their anger. What will they make of the kinder, softer voice of staunch conservatism?
Aug 8, 2012 / Ben Adler
It’s Still Party Time at National Conventions It’s Still Party Time at National Conventions
The House has narrowly interpreted a 2007 ethics law in a way that will allow lobbyist-funded parties for lawmakers at the nominating conventions.
Aug 7, 2012 / George Zornick