Politics

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

Reclaiming the Politics of Freedom

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 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 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

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