Jim Messina crosses the pond. Is he crossing Obama, too?
Obama Administration
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Part-Time America
About those jobs the economy is creating—are any of them full-time?
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The Long Road to a Decent Economy
Jobs numbers released today show how far we are from having a healthy middle class.Â
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The Rise and Fall of a “Scandal”
That IRS scandal turned out to be nothing. But most people will never realize it.
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The Obama Administration’s Unhealthy Obsession with Whistleblowers
 It’s very hard to square Bradley Manning facing decades in prison while the people who designed and implemented torture policies under the Bush administration walk free.
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Not Much, But Better than Nothing
Yes, the bargain Obama offered Republicans was doomed even before he put it out. But what else is he supposed to do?
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The Commodities Market: A Big Bank Love Story
The Fed loosened rules to allow banks to buy commodities, driving up everyday prices for consumers. Who the next chair is matters if these kinds of practices are ever to be stopped.Â
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Kerry’s Heavy Lifting Begins on Israel-Palestine
Preliminary peace talks begin in Washington next week amid hopes that the U.S.’s efforts will engender much-needed change in the region. Â
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Is Obamacare a Republican Job Creator?
The GOP is terrified that social safety nets are creating an army of Democratic zombie voters. In reality, the exact opposite could be true.
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The Privilege of Whiteness
What it means when you’re the racial default settingÂ
