The GOP’s Enthusiasm Gap The GOP’s Enthusiasm Gap
GOP presidential primary turnout is well below 2008 levels, a worrying sign for Republicans in 2012.
Feb 8, 2012 / Ari Berman
‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks ‘Anybody But Romney’ Wins Everywhere, as GOP Turnout Tanks
After eight primaries and caucuses, the ordained GOP front-runner has lost the majority of contests. In Minnesota, 83 percent of Republicans rejected Romney, and turnout was down a...
Feb 8, 2012 / John Nichols
Jim Messina Visits Wall Street Jim Messina Visits Wall Street
The Obama campaign already appears to be fundraising for its Super PAC—starting in the financial sector.
Feb 8, 2012 / George Zornick
Santorum’s Symbolic Victories Santorum’s Symbolic Victories
Don’t believe the media hype. Tuesday’s events awarded no delegates, and it’s too soon to say what Rick Santorum’s nominal wins will mean.
Feb 8, 2012 / Ben Adler
Proposition 8 Is Unconstitutional. What’s Next for the Anti-Gay Law? Proposition 8 Is Unconstitutional. What’s Next for the Anti-Gay Law?
Anti-gay marriage proponents should think twice before asking the US Supreme Court to take this case.
Feb 8, 2012 / Nancy Goldstein
Occupy Wall Street and a New Politics for a Disorderly World Occupy Wall Street and a New Politics for a Disorderly World
In a volatile era, OWS’s participatory democracy makes more sense than top-down government.
Feb 7, 2012 / Feature / Carne Ross
What We Learned From Planned Parenthood What We Learned From Planned Parenthood
Standing up for our principles and refusing to let the right-wing echo chamber define the debate—it works.
Feb 7, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Video: Activists Bathe the Supreme Court in Dollar Signs Video: Activists Bathe the Supreme Court in Dollar Signs
The Supreme Court lit with dollar signs.
Feb 7, 2012 / Laura Flanders
The Evil Brilliance of Komen’s Karen Handel The Evil Brilliance of Komen’s Karen Handel
In the slow motion destruction of Susan G. Komen, VP Karen Handel may be the only one who got what she really wanted.
Feb 7, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
Obama Unleashes His Super PAC Obama Unleashes His Super PAC
To win in November, the president believes he needs outside money—but what does outside money need from him?
Feb 7, 2012 / George Zornick