Politics

What Allen West Does Not Know About Communists and Congress What Allen West Does Not Know About Communists and Congress

The congressman imagines he’s surrounded by radicals. But it was his own Republican Party, founded by utopian socialists and militant abolitionists, that brought Marxist idea...

Apr 13, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

John Nichols: Why the Buffett Rule Is Not Enough John Nichols: Why the Buffett Rule Is Not Enough

What elements are crucial for a fair taxation system in the United States, and why do they matter?

Apr 12, 2012 / Nation in the News / The Nation

Coming to a Bookstore Near You Coming to a Bookstore Near You

 Eric Alterman is in book mode, while Reed Richardson pivots right—center right.

Apr 12, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman

Rick Perlstein: Republicans, Crazy; Democrats, Stupid

Rick Perlstein: Republicans, Crazy; Democrats, Stupid Rick Perlstein: Republicans, Crazy; Democrats, Stupid

How did American politics degenerate into the two opposing worldviews that govern the country today?

Apr 12, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

‘National Review’ Drops Another Racist Writer ‘National Review’ Drops Another Racist Writer

The conservative magazine let go of another contributor for offensive racial remarks. There is a reason this keeps happening. 

Apr 12, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Why Hilary Rosen Is Right Why Hilary Rosen Is Right

Ann Romney is out of touch with most American women.

Apr 12, 2012 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

The War on Women Voting The War on Women Voting

Photo voter ID laws will have a disproportionate impact on women voters, who are more likely to have name and address changes.

Apr 12, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock

Washington’s Iran Policy and Global Disaster Washington’s Iran Policy and Global Disaster

What history should teach us about blockading Iran.

Apr 12, 2012 / Juan Cole

You’re on Your Own, Kids: The End of Welfare as We Know It You’re on Your Own, Kids: The End of Welfare as We Know It

Who will speak for the rights of the unborn now that Rick Santorum is gone from the race? 

Apr 12, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Scott Walker’s Using John Mellencamp’s Music; Mellencamp is Not Amused Scott Walker’s Using John Mellencamp’s Music; Mellencamp is Not Amused

Wisconsin's anti-labor governor uses rocker's song "Small Town" at his first recall rally. Mellencamp responds with a pro-labor message.

Apr 12, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

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