Politics

Antichoice at the End of Life Antichoice at the End of Life

Just after Christmas, the "death panel" meme was resurrected by healthcare opponents who worked the same network that has been fighting legal abortion since the 1970s.

Jan 13, 2011 / Ann Neumann

Varieties of Hatred Varieties of Hatred

The violence of political rhetoric, upcoming films and the mail.

Jan 13, 2011 / Blog / Eric Alterman

On Sarah Palin’s Death Threat Claims On Sarah Palin’s Death Threat Claims

It is irresponsible, at best, for ABC to further the Sarah Palin death-threat-meme based on hearsay from her aides without any corroborating evidence.

Jan 13, 2011 / The Notion / Nancy Goldstein

Tragedy in Arizona

Tragedy in Arizona Tragedy in Arizona

The shootings underscore that a strong social compact is the only real route to safety.

Jan 13, 2011 / Editorial / The Editors

Noted. Noted.

John Nichols on Tom DeLay, Isabel Macdonald on donor aid to Haiti

Jan 13, 2011 / Editorial / Various Contributors

Debating ‘Citizens United’

Debating ‘Citizens United’ Debating ‘Citizens United’

Was the Supreme Court's infamous decision a desecration, or only what the Constitution requires? A First Amendment scholar and civil liberties advocate debate.

Jan 13, 2011 / Feature / Floyd Abrams and Burt Neuborne

Russ Feingold Speaks Out

Russ Feingold Speaks Out Russ Feingold Speaks Out

The former senator talks about money and politics, connecting with voters in the age of mass media and his future in public life.

Jan 13, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols

The Other Arizona

The Other Arizona The Other Arizona

In the wake of the shooting tragedy, the nation is seeing a true reflection of a state often misrepresented by its right-wing fringe.

Jan 13, 2011 / Jeff Biggers

Why Peace Is the Business of Men (but Shouldn’t Be) Why Peace Is the Business of Men (but Shouldn’t Be)

A new edict from the United Nations Security Council could put women at the center of peace processes in Afghanistan and around the world.

Jan 13, 2011 / Ann Jones

Don’t Tone It Down, Tone It Up: Make Debate ‘Worthy of Those We Have Lost’ Don’t Tone It Down, Tone It Up: Make Debate ‘Worthy of Those We Have Lost’

In Tucson, Obama presents an idealistic appeal to a "one nation" Americanism that only the most hopeful of our leaders—and the most hopeful of our citizens—ha...

Jan 13, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

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