Why Didn’t Wisconsin’s Teaching Assistants’ Association Endorse Any Candidate in Today’s Election? Why Didn’t Wisconsin’s Teaching Assistants’ Association Endorse Any Candidate in Today’s Election?
This Tuesday, as Wisconsinites voted in primaries to replace Governor Scott Walker and five other statewide office holders, the union of graduate students at the heart of the 201...
May 8, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Romney’s Attack on Obama’s College Affordability Record Romney’s Attack on Obama’s College Affordability Record
Mitt blames Obama for rising tuitions, but ignores the role of federal student aid in reducing its burden on families.
May 8, 2012 / Ben Adler
Republicans Block Debate on Student Loan Relief Republicans Block Debate on Student Loan Relief
A bill to extend low rates and cut tax breaks for the wealthy failed to get a vote in the Senate.
May 8, 2012 / George Zornick
John Nichols: Scott Walker Is the ‘Face of Austerity’ John Nichols: Scott Walker Is the ‘Face of Austerity’
On the eve of the Democratic primary, John Nichols weighs in on Republican Governor Scott Walker's recall election campaign.
May 8, 2012 / Press Room
Richard Lugar and the End of Moderate Republicanism Richard Lugar and the End of Moderate Republicanism
Foreign policy moderates have no place in today's GOP.
May 8, 2012 / Ari Berman
Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today
Key factors that could determine the outcome in today’s primaries.
May 8, 2012 / John Nichols
The Philly Alliance, Part II: A New Antipoverty Model The Philly Alliance, Part II: A New Antipoverty Model
On the heels of a gathering in Philadelphia, anti-poverty advocates and people living in poverty pursue a new course to end poverty.
May 8, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
On Political Spouses and the Gay Marriage ‘Evolution’ Narrative On Political Spouses and the Gay Marriage ‘Evolution’ Narrative
For years, male Democrats have credited their wives with moving them to the left on gay marriage.
May 8, 2012 / Dana Goldstein
Bernie Sanders Brings the Anti-Austerity Fight to America Bernie Sanders Brings the Anti-Austerity Fight to America
Vermont senator sees in European results a message that “will be echoed” in the United States.
May 7, 2012 / John Nichols
Obama’s ‘Evolving’ Position on Gay Marriage—Oh, Puhleeze! Obama’s ‘Evolving’ Position on Gay Marriage—Oh, Puhleeze!
Joe Biden’s confusing statement ratchets up speculation that Obama will evolve into a full supporter of same-sex marriage. What’s wrong with this picture?
May 7, 2012 / Richard Kim