Why a Bank-Bashing Populist Democrat Opposed the Wall Street ‘Reform’ Bill Why a Bank-Bashing Populist Democrat Opposed the Wall Street ‘Reform’ Bill
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, the most ardent bank critic in the House, voted "no" on the legislation backed by the Obama administration and Congressional leaders. Why...
Jul 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Noted. Noted.
John Nichols on Senator Robert Byrd's life and legacy, Ari Berman on North Carolina's State Senate race and Dana Frank on the one-year anniversary of the coup in Honduras
Jun 30, 2010 / The Editors
Fixing the Filibuster Fixing the Filibuster
Abuse of the filibuster costs us majority rule. Here's how to restore it.
Jun 30, 2010 / Senator Tom Harkin
A Conspiracy So Immense… A Conspiracy So Immense…
JournoList is yet another casualty of the toxic combination of conservative conspiracy mongering and mainstream media cowardice.
Jun 30, 2010 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Right Prescription for an Ailing Economy The Right Prescription for an Ailing Economy
Developing policy solutions to reduce inequality is not difficult. Mustering political will to enact them is.
Jun 30, 2010 / Feature / Dean Baker
Pulling the Wings Off Beck’s Housefly Story Pulling the Wings Off Beck’s Housefly Story
Flies, rats, bees, demagogues, demons and dog whistles.
Jun 30, 2010 / Leslie Savan
Crisis of Legitimacy in Honduras? Crisis of Legitimacy in Honduras?
A year after President Zelaya was forced out, the government still lacks the support of the people.
Jun 30, 2010 / Dana Frank
Will the House Approve Another Year in Afghanistan? Will the House Approve Another Year in Afghanistan?
If tomorrow's vote shows an increased Congressional opposition, the president and his national security team will face a future in which the Afghanistan war is supported primaril...
Jun 30, 2010 / Tom Hayden
Holding the Center Holding the Center
To build on the gains of Obama's presidency, progressive activists must focus on recruitment.
Jun 30, 2010 / Feature / Jean Hardisty and Deepak Bhargava
Is the Democratic Majority Still Emerging or Slipping Away? Is the Democratic Majority Still Emerging or Slipping Away?
Demographic trends continue to favor the Democrats, but will that be enough to save their majority?
Jun 30, 2010 / Ari Berman