Reclaiming the Politics of Freedom Reclaiming the Politics of Freedom
Since the ’70s, liberals and leftists have misidentified the source of conservatism’s appeal.
Apr 6, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Corey Robin
Melissa Harris-Perry on the Demonization of Public Services Melissa Harris-Perry on the Demonization of Public Services
Republicans have created popular anxiety about public services by linking them with highly stigmatized members of our society.
Apr 6, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Government Shutdown? Blame GOP Heartlessness and Democratic Cowardice Government Shutdown? Blame GOP Heartlessness and Democratic Cowardice
A mixture of Republican heartlessness and Democratic cowardice has brought us to the brink of a government shutdown.
Apr 6, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman
Katrina vanden Heuvel on the GOP’s Push for Government Shutdown Katrina vanden Heuvel on the GOP’s Push for Government Shutdown
If the GOP has their way in the budget battles, they'll force a childish and unproductive government shutdown.
Apr 6, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Katrina vanden Heuvel on the GOP’s Push for Government Shutdown Katrina vanden Heuvel on the GOP’s Push for Government Shutdown
If the GOP has their way in the budget battles, they'll force a childish and unproductive government shutdown.
Apr 6, 2011 / Video / The Ed Show
Kloppenburg Declares Victory Over Prosser in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Kloppenburg Declares Victory Over Prosser in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election
First-time candidate JoAnne Kloppenburg declared victory in her bid to unseat a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice closely aligned with the union-busting governor Scott Walker.
Apr 6, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Is Medicare Next on the GOP’s Hit List? Is Medicare Next on the GOP’s Hit List?
If Democrats engage with Republicans on their absurd proposition to cut Medicare, then we will have a real problem.
Apr 5, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Is Medicare Next on the GOP’s Hit List? Is Medicare Next on the GOP’s Hit List?
If Democrats engage with Republicans on their absurd proposition to cut Medicare, then we will have a real problem.
Apr 5, 2011 / Video / The Rachel Maddow Show
Governor Walker’s Not on Wisconsin Ballot, But (Almost) Everyone’s Running Against Him Governor Walker’s Not on Wisconsin Ballot, But (Almost) Everyone’s Running Against Him
Even in contests for local posts, the message is: “Defend Madison (or Milwaukee, or Appleton, or Racine) against the assault from Scott Walker."
Apr 5, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Washington’s ‘Beat Sweetener’ Media Culture Washington’s ‘Beat Sweetener’ Media Culture
The recent coverage of new Obama campaign manager Jim Messina illustrates how top Washington sources curry favor with the powerful sources they cover.
Apr 5, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman