The Worst Things in Life Aren’t Free The Worst Things in Life Aren’t Free
Eric on David Brooks's underying nonsense and Reed on media paying for story rights (*cough* the Casey Anthony trial).
Jul 7, 2011 / Eric Alterman
Is Tim Pawlenty Responsible for the Minnesota Government Shutdown? Is Tim Pawlenty Responsible for the Minnesota Government Shutdown?
His budget gimmicks as governor contributed to the current crisis.
Jul 7, 2011 / Ben Adler
With Entitlements on the Table, Obama Plans to Go Big on a Budget Deal With Entitlements on the Table, Obama Plans to Go Big on a Budget Deal
The president is ready to support changes to Social Security and Medicare to get a deal on the debt ceiling. If the past is any indication, this was the plan.
Jul 7, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie
McCain Wanted to Give Obama Greater War Powers, but Democratic Senators Appear to Have Rejected the Folly McCain Wanted to Give Obama Greater War Powers, but Democratic Senators Appear to Have Rejected the Folly
Defenders of the Constitution should thank antiwar activists who succeeded in getting the Senate to drop language that would have dramatically extended the warmaking powers of pres...
Jul 7, 2011 / John Nichols
Republican Presidential Field Off to Slow Fundraising Start Republican Presidential Field Off to Slow Fundraising Start
Weak Republican fundraising shows they are still unexcited by their presidential candidates.
Jul 6, 2011 / Ben Adler
Invoke the 14th—and End the Debt Standoff Invoke the 14th—and End the Debt Standoff
In four weeks’ time, America could default on its debt for the first time in history. Might President Obama invoke the Fourteenth Amendment and order the Treasury to continue...
Jul 6, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What Happened at Obama’s First Twitter Town Hall? What Happened at Obama’s First Twitter Town Hall?
In an unusual new media event, the president served up some long answers to short questions. Is this an improvement on traditional town halls?
Jul 6, 2011 / Ari Melber
The Risks—and Potential Rewards—of Pre-K ‘Testing’ The Risks—and Potential Rewards—of Pre-K ‘Testing’
The Obama administration wants states to develop assessments for pre-schoolers. Here’s how it would work in the classroom.
Jul 6, 2011 / Dana Goldstein
The Paradoxical, Dangerous Balanced Budget Amendment The Paradoxical, Dangerous Balanced Budget Amendment
Talk of a “balanced budget amendment” abounds in Washington—but few realize what it would actually entail.
Jul 6, 2011 / George Zornick
Wisconsin Women’s Groups, Elected Leaders Ask Accused Justice to Step Aside During Violence Inquiry Wisconsin Women’s Groups, Elected Leaders Ask Accused Justice to Step Aside During Violence Inquiry
Justice David Prosser, an ally of Governor Walker, has admitted to shouting obscenities at and threatening one Supreme Court Justice. Now, he is accused of physically attacking ano...
Jul 5, 2011 / John Nichols