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Why Obama’s Web Traffic Is Good for Romney Why Obama’s Web Traffic Is Good for Romney

What’s the biggest misconception about Obama’s online edge?

Jun 25, 2012 / Blog / Ari Melber

What’s Still the Matter With David Blankenhorn What’s Still the Matter With David Blankenhorn

His conversion from a onetime foe of same-sex marriage into a supporter hasn’t changed his regressive, punitive views on marriage one bit.

Jun 24, 2012 / Blog / Richard Kim

Erica Jong: Huffington’s Fear of Paying Erica Jong: Huffington’s Fear of Paying

 “Artists who turncoat and exploit other artists—I have no words.”

Jun 22, 2012 / Blog / Leslie Savan

Affordable Care vs., um, Nothing Affordable Care vs., um, Nothing

Eric on Kinky Friedman and Reed on Obamacare.

Jun 22, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman

Who’s Afraid of Secular Government?

Who’s Afraid of Secular Government? Who’s Afraid of Secular Government?

Obama bends over backwards to accommodate faith groups. It’s time for Democrats to champion separation of church and state instead.

Jun 22, 2012 / Sarah Posner

Can Street Violence Be Fought Like a Virus? Can Street Violence Be Fought Like a Virus?

CeaseFire Chicago, pioneered by an infectious disease expert, has been heralded as an unprecedented success. Will a summer spike in homicides threaten the program in other cities w...

Jun 21, 2012 / Jeff Deeney

If the Supreme Court Strikes Down the Mandate—What’s Next?

If the Supreme Court Strikes Down the Mandate—What’s Next? If the Supreme Court Strikes Down the Mandate—What’s Next?

With the vast majority of Americans pushing for some kind of healthcare reform, Congress and states have options, from subsidies to state-level mandates to single-payer.

Jun 21, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court? Whatever Happened to the Minimalist Supreme Court?

Today's decisions about sex, drugs, and union speech may offer clues about next week's decision on healthcare.

Jun 21, 2012 / Blog / David Cole

Healthcare: Give the People What They Want

Healthcare: Give the People What They Want Healthcare: Give the People What They Want

Most Americans want pretty much the same outcome from healthcare reform, and it’s not what either major-party candidate is offering.

Jun 21, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate Catholic Health Association Pulls Support From Contraception Mandate

Catholic hospitals net billions in federal funding—yet demand special public policy just for them. 

Jun 20, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas

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