Michele Bachmann’s Pre-New Deal Jurisprudence Michele Bachmann’s Pre-New Deal Jurisprudence
Bachmann claims that a state individual health insurance mandate, not just the federal one, is unconstitutional.
Sep 30, 2011 / Ben Adler
Occupy Wall Street: FAQ Occupy Wall Street: FAQ
How it came about, what it means, how it works and everything else you need to know about Occupy Wall Street.
Sep 29, 2011 / Nathan Schneider
Too Bad to Be False Too Bad to Be False
Alterman is off, Reed dispenses on bad-news muffins.
Sep 29, 2011 / Eric Alterman
Club for Growth Pressures Republican Candidates to Choose China Over US in Currency Manipulation Fight Club for Growth Pressures Republican Candidates to Choose China Over US in Currency Manipulation Fight
Right-wing group pressures Republicans to oppose any effort to impose tariffs on countries that manipulate currency in order to achieve economic dominance.
Sep 29, 2011 / John Nichols
The Men We Trusted to Lead Us The Men We Trusted to Lead Us
By pointing those who are the culprits of "the crime of the century," President Obama betrayed his promise of hope.
Sep 29, 2011 / Robert Scheer
How Would the Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care Reform Affect the Election? How Would the Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care Reform Affect the Election?
The Republican base is just as likely to be outraged by a decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act.
Sep 29, 2011 / Ben Adler
Mitt Romney’s Biggest Asset: Shamelessness Mitt Romney’s Biggest Asset: Shamelessness
Why does Mitt Romney get away with such dramatic flip-flops? Because he feels no obligation to be consistent or explain his reversals.
Sep 29, 2011 / Ben Adler
Pelican Bay Redux Pelican Bay Redux
As prisoners in California resume their hunger strike, it’s important to consider what legal strategies might end the cruel practice of long-term solitary confinement.
Sep 28, 2011 / Simon van Zuylen-Wood
Cruel America Cruel America
Roars of applause for executions at the GOP debate, official approval of torture, barbaric prison conditions, obstruction of aid to storm victims and children in need—is our ...
Sep 28, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Jonathan Schell
Noted. Noted.
Richard Kim on the hikers released by Iran, Allison Kilkenny on Occupy Wall Street, Josh Eidelson on the fight For women priests
Sep 28, 2011 / Various Contributors