How the controversy at the University of Virginia reflects the broad shift in our national values
Jamelle Bouie
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Romney Tries the Etch-A-Sketch on Obama’s DREAM Act Record
Will anyone call out the presidential candidate on his lies about the president’s record on undocumented children?
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Obama: Romney Equals Bush
The president has opted to tie the plans of his opponent to the policies of his predecessor.
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Tough Choices
Democrats have been more than willing to lose elections for the sake of policy.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Sabotage Makes Sense!
Republicans have every reason to harm the economy between now and November.
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Wisconsin, an “Elastic” State
Why Republicans should stick around in the Badger state
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It’s Still a Toss-Up
The latest Pew poll shows that the presidential race is still basically even.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Is it Austerity or Is It Theft?
Elites run up the debt on wars and tax cuts, and then call for the middle-class to pay for it.
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Is There a Case for Liberal Optimism?
Two trends suggest that pessimism might be the more appropriate response.
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Extortion Politics
Republicans are threatening to destroy the economy if they don’t get their way.
