Politics

Joining 350.org: The Next Phase Joining 350.org: The Next Phase

At this breakthrough moment in the history of the climate movement—when we recognize that the struggles for economic justice, real democracy and a livable climate are all interconn...

Apr 7, 2011 / The Notion / Naomi Klein

Fox: The Liars’ Network

Fox: The Liars’ Network Fox: The Liars’ Network

The problem with Fox is not that it's conservative—it’s that it’s full of falsehoods.

Apr 7, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman

Paul Ryan’s Plan to Destroy Medicare

Paul Ryan’s Plan to Destroy Medicare Paul Ryan’s Plan to Destroy Medicare

The threatened government shutdown was averted, but Democrats agreed to $38 billion in budget cuts. Here's what we'll see in the next negotiations.

Apr 7, 2011 / Editorial / The Editors

Curbing Big Money

Curbing Big Money Curbing Big Money

Momentum is growing to reform campaign finance and rebalance our election system.

Apr 7, 2011 / Editorial / Nick Nyhart and David Donnelly

Noted. Noted.

John Nichols on JoAnne Kloppenburg's narrow win in Wisconsin; various contributors on Manning Marable

Apr 7, 2011 / Editorial / Various Contributors

Katrina vanden Heuvel: It’s a Jobs Crisis, Not a Deficit Crisis Katrina vanden Heuvel: It’s a Jobs Crisis, Not a Deficit Crisis

The argument that tax cuts to wealthy will create jobs doesn't make sense.

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

Government Shutdown Will Be Bad for Both Parties Government Shutdown Will Be Bad for Both Parties

On Bloggingheads, Ari Berman says that the Obama Administration has failed to steer the debate on economic issues to the Democrats' advantage.

Apr 7, 2011 / Video / Bloggingheads

Why Judicial Elections Are a Bad Thing Why Judicial Elections Are a Bad Thing

While progressives should celebrate JoAnne Kloppenburg’s win to replace a conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, we should also recognize the dangers of elected...

Apr 7, 2011 / The Notion / Jamelle Bouie

GOP Would Shut Down Government Over EPA, Planned Parenthood

GOP Would Shut Down Government Over EPA, Planned Parenthood GOP Would Shut Down Government Over EPA, Planned Parenthood

If House Republicans force a government shutdown for ideological reasons, they will deservedly get the bulk of the blame for the current budget morass.

Apr 7, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman

Cuomo Must Lead Charge for Public Financing in New York State Cuomo Must Lead Charge for Public Financing in New York State

If the Governor makes good on his campaign promise, New York would be the biggest state yet to challenge last year's Citizens United decision.

Apr 6, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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