Politics

In Its Crusade Against Choice, Has the GOP Gone Too Far?

In Its Crusade Against Choice, Has the GOP Gone Too Far? In Its Crusade Against Choice, Has the GOP Gone Too Far?

Not content with depriving women of reproductive healthcare, House Republicans want to starve them and their children too.

Mar 3, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The War on Women’s Futures

The War on Women’s Futures The War on Women’s Futures

The ultimate aim of the GOP's social agenda is to force women back into the home.

Mar 3, 2011 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

Wisconsin Legislators Move Desks Out of Capitol Locked Down By Governor Wisconsin Legislators Move Desks Out of Capitol Locked Down By Governor

As Governor Scott Walker closes the Capitol to protesters, Assembly Democrats move out of the building to be accessible to constituents.

Mar 3, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

The Story of ‘Citizens United’ vs. the FEC The Story of ‘Citizens United’ vs. the FEC

A guide to mitigating the damage done.

Mar 2, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Boeing Boondoggle: Pork Can Fly Boeing Boondoggle: Pork Can Fly

“The gift that keeps on giving” should have been the headline on the Pentagon’s decision to award the Boeing Co. a $35 billion defense contract last week.

Mar 2, 2011 / Robert Scheer

Why a Wisconsin Sheriff Refuses to Serve as Governor Walker’s ‘Palace Guard’

Why a Wisconsin Sheriff Refuses to Serve as Governor Walker’s ‘Palace Guard’ Why a Wisconsin Sheriff Refuses to Serve as Governor Walker’s ‘Palace Guard’

Top lawman refuses to help Governor Walker deny access to the state Capitol, as protests against assaults on labor rights continue.

Mar 2, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Afghanistan Withdrawal Resolution Passes Democratic National Committee Without Dissent Afghanistan Withdrawal Resolution Passes Democratic National Committee Without Dissent

The DNC is trying to speed up the President's clock on pulling out of Afghanistan.

Mar 1, 2011 / Tom Hayden

The F Word: Capital or Community in Wisconsin The F Word: Capital or Community in Wisconsin

How many Americans know that Governor Walker gave $140 million in tax breaks to corporations—right before he announced this fiscal year’s deficit of $137 million? 

Mar 1, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Slide Show: Wisconsin’s Weekend of Protest

Slide Show: Wisconsin’s Weekend of Protest Slide Show: Wisconsin’s Weekend of Protest

Mar 1, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

With Walker’s Budget Address, Wisconsin Protests Are About to Heat Up With Walker’s Budget Address, Wisconsin Protests Are About to Heat Up

Scott Walker's budget is expected, among other things, to be a huge blow to the public education system in the state.

Mar 1, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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