South Korea Fights Test-Prep Obsession, as the US Creates More Tests South Korea Fights Test-Prep Obsession, as the US Creates More Tests
South Korea is turning away from a testing-obsessed educational culture just as the United States is doubling down on test-focused reforms.
Sep 30, 2011 / Blog / Dana Goldstein
Watch the Livestream From Occupy Wall Street Watch the Livestream From Occupy Wall Street
Starting at 1AM, NYPD moved in to clear out Liberty Square, destroying protesters property and tents. Watch the feed here.
Sep 30, 2011 / The Nation
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.
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.
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 / Blog / 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 / Blog / 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.
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.