Politics

Three Strategies to Block the Gerrymandering of the Electoral College

Three Strategies to Block the Gerrymandering of the Electoral College Three Strategies to Block the Gerrymandering of the Electoral College

Name and shame those who would rig elections, embrace the popular vote, challenge gerrymandering.

Jan 25, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Three Strategies to Stop the Gerrymandering of the Electoral College Three Strategies to Stop the Gerrymandering of the Electoral College

Name and shame those who would rig elections, embrace the popular vote, challenge gerrymandering.

Jan 25, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

This Week in Poverty: Citizen Obama and the Anti-Poverty/Pro-Prosperity People

This Week in Poverty: Citizen Obama and the Anti-Poverty/Pro-Prosperity People This Week in Poverty: Citizen Obama and the Anti-Poverty/Pro-Prosperity People

President Obama laid out the right vision—what will the anti-poverty movement do to help get us there?

Jan 25, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

There Was No Reason to Surrender on Filibuster Reform

There Was No Reason to Surrender on Filibuster Reform There Was No Reason to Surrender on Filibuster Reform

There’s a lot of unconvincing spin coming from the Senate Democrats who brokered an awful “filibuster reform” deal with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Thu...

Jan 24, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Guns vs. Butter Guns vs. Butter

Eric on Jazz at Lincoln Center and Reed on reining in defense spending.

Jan 24, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Our Obama Bargain (Part 3 of 3): Obama in Indonesia

Our Obama Bargain (Part 3 of 3): Obama in Indonesia Our Obama Bargain (Part 3 of 3): Obama in Indonesia

How did spending his formative years in the shadow of genocide help form the president’s character?

Jan 24, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein

Seven Actions Obama Should Take On Cuba Now Seven Actions Obama Should Take On Cuba Now

In his inaugural speech, the president vowed to engage with other countries so as to "lift suspicion and fear." He should reach out to forge a more sane and sensible rela...

Jan 24, 2013 / Peter Kornbluh

New Congressional Task Force on Climate Change Aims to ‘Break Through Barricades of Denial’

New Congressional Task Force on Climate Change Aims to ‘Break Through Barricades of Denial’ New Congressional Task Force on Climate Change Aims to ‘Break Through Barricades of Denial’

Obama now has allies in Congress for his new climate change push, who will also turn to the public for help. 

Jan 24, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder?

Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder? Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder?

Leading Catholic theologians, priests, nuns and former US ambassadors to the Vatican call on Ryan and others to back gun-safety legislation.

Jan 24, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up?

Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up? Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up?

There are many measures the president could take to restore civil liberties—if he wanted to.

Jan 24, 2013 / Feature / David K. Shipler

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