Politics

The Silence of the Elites The Silence of the Elites

Even as Occupy Wall Street heats up, Washington plans to spend the winter arguing about how to further mutilate the economy.

Oct 18, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Ari Berman: Republican War on Voting Could Disenfranchise ‘Five Million Voters’

Ari Berman: Republican War on Voting Could Disenfranchise ‘Five Million Voters’ Ari Berman: Republican War on Voting Could Disenfranchise ‘Five Million Voters’

Sweeping reforms passed by Republican state legislatures will impede access to the ballot at every step of the voting process—and may disenfranchise up to 5 million poor, minority ...

Oct 18, 2011 / Audio / On Point with Tom Ashbrook

Obama’s Troubles in Virginia Obama’s Troubles in Virginia

 Obama isn’t doing too well in this crucial state.

Oct 18, 2011 / Blog / Jamelle Bouie

Katrina vanden Heuvel: The Occupy Movement Is Changing the Political Landscape of the World Katrina vanden Heuvel: The Occupy Movement Is Changing the Political Landscape of the World

As signs demanding the rightful economic equality for the 99% are seen in New York, Los Angeles, Sydney, Toronto, Hong Kong and Madrid, we know that this movement is occupying not ...

Oct 18, 2011 / Nation in the News / The Ed Show

How Liz Cheney Is Funding the War on Labor Rights in Ohio How Liz Cheney Is Funding the War on Labor Rights in Ohio

The former vice president's daughter leads a group that is pouring money into Ohio, hoping to prevent voters from overturning Governor John Kasich’s anti-labor legislation.

Oct 18, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Alabama’s HB56 and the Dark Side of Fake Economic Fixes

Alabama’s HB56 and the Dark Side of Fake Economic Fixes Alabama’s HB56 and the Dark Side of Fake Economic Fixes

A new anti-immigrant law breeds fear and hostility, turning immigrants into scapegoats for the economic crisis.

Oct 17, 2011 / Ilyse Hogue

Bernie Sanders: Creating a Progressive America Bernie Sanders: Creating a Progressive America

 Why is poverty invisible in the US?

Oct 17, 2011 / Video / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

Why Cornel West Was Arrested in Memory of Martin Luther King Jr., in Support of Occupy Movement Why Cornel West Was Arrested in Memory of Martin Luther King Jr., in Support of Occupy Movement

 On the day the King memorial was dedicated, Dr. Cornel West was arrested on the steps of the Supreme Court.

Oct 17, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

8 Questions for Michele Bachmann 8 Questions for Michele Bachmann

Bachmann is criticizing the front-runners in the hopes of getting more attention. Here are some questions she could be asked at Tuesday’s debate in Las Vegas.

Oct 17, 2011 / Blog / Ben Adler

Budgeting for the 99 Percent Budgeting for the 99 Percent

America is not broke. But it has broken priorities. The Congressional Progressive Caucus has the right fix: save trillions, put Americans back to work and protect Medicare, Medicai...

Oct 15, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

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