After being mocked as a silly, purposeless movement, #OccupyWallSt has in the past few days gotten a boost of legitimacy.
Election 2012
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Who Stole the Election?
Dominating many state legislatures, Republicans have launched a full-on assault on voting rights.
Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
All the President’s Frenemies
In publicly attacking Obama are Tavis Smiley and Cornel West upholding the tradition of MLK or acting out of personal pique—or both?
Posted inCivil Rights in America
Can Tammy Baldwin Win?
Over at TheAtlantic.com, I look into the question of whether openly lesbian Tammy Baldwin can become Wisconsin’s senator. Pop quiz: What’s the ” L-word” that’s likely to hurt her most? Hint: It’s not this one. Here’s an excerpt: In 1998, Tammy Baldwin became the first openly gay candidate to be elected to the U.S. Congress […]
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Rick Perry Wins Without Showing Up
The Prospect watches the Republican primary showdown so you don’t have to.