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They Are the (White) 94 Percent Who Shape Presidential Elections
by Hatty Lee on January 9 2012, 9:30AM
INFOGRAPHIC: New Hampshire voters proudly play a crucial role in shaping national politics. Hatty Lee draws a picture of just how far the state comes from representing the whole nation.
Topics: GOP Primary, Politics
Clarence Thomas, Elena Kagan and the Battle Over Who Gets To Rule
by Victor Goode on January 9 2012, 8:58AM
As the Supreme Court prepares to take on a slate of big, history-shaping cases, the most weighty question is which justices will—or won’t—get to decide the outcome. Victor Goode explains the ethics fight that’s not going away any time soon.
The Personhood Movement Is Flexing on the GOP. We Should All Be Afraid
by Akiba Solomon on January 6 2012, 9:17AM
Between the Iowa caucuses and the resurgence of Personhood Mississippi, the reproductive health rights terrain has gotten rougher. Are we ready to navigate it?
Topics: Akiba Solomon, Gender & Sexuality, Politics
Obama Recess Appointments: Enough for AFL-CIO Endorsement?
by Jorge Rivas on January 5 2012, 2:43PM
Insiders say Obama’s recent appointments may give the country’s largest labor union the necessary cover to endorse President Obama.
Herman Cain is Back: He’s kicking off his “Solutions” Bus Tour
by Jorge Rivas on January 5 2012, 12:28PM
And he’s not letting go of the 9-9-9 plan.
Topics: GOP Primary, /NOW Blog, Politics
98 Percent Pass Indiana’s Job Training Drug Tests
by Jorge Rivas on January 4 2012, 4:26PM
The state has spent thousands of dollars to prevent 23 applicants that tested positive for drug use from joining the program.
Iowa Caucus and How the State Is Much Whiter Than the Rest of U.S.
by Jorge Rivas on January 3 2012, 12:54PM
The overwhelmingly white voters today will choose which candidates the country will have to consider seriously.
Topics: GOP Primary, /NOW Blog, Politics
The Dirtiest of Words on Capitol Hill: “Racism”
by Shani O. Hilton on January 3 2012, 9:59AM
Shani O. Hilton searches the words that members of Congress use as stand-ins for frank conversations about race, and finds some interesting trends.
Topics: Politics
Mitt Romney Promises to Veto DREAM Act if Elected President
by Jorge Rivas on January 2 2012, 12:58PM
Mitt Romney says he’ll veto the DREAM Act but he is, however, delighted about giving immigrants a path to permanent residency if they serve the military.
Topics: GOP Primary, /NOW Blog, Politics
All I Want For Christmas Is Change I Can Believe In
by Terry Keleher on December 23 2011, 9:29AM
Dear President Obama, I’m no longer expecting miracles. And I know it’s gonna take a whole movement to raise some real hope and change. But in the spirit of the season, I’m just making my wishes clear.
Topics: Politics
Republican Congressman Says Michelle Obama Has a ‘Big Butt’
by Kai Wright on December 22 2011, 1:55PM
Wisconsin Rep. James Sensenbrenner told a church gathering that Michelle Obama’s butt is too big, so she has no right leading an anti-obesity campaign. Seriousy.
Will Young Voters Steal the Show in 2012? Maybe, If Lawmakers Listen
by Jamilah King on December 22 2011, 9:56AM
Operatives from both parties will be courting young voters in 2012, but it’s crucial to understand what drives young people to political action in the first place.
Topics: 2012: What's Ahead?, Politics
Condi Rice As the GOP’s Vice Presidential Pick? Hey, It Could Happen
by Kai Wright on December 20 2011, 11:55AM
Rumors, rumors. The election’s coming, so might as well start now playing the what-if game.
Ron Paul Takes Lead Among Iowa GOP, Where Voters Party Like It’s 1964
by Kai Wright on December 19 2011, 10:16AM
The Texas libertarian is leading a new poll of Iowa Republicans, stealing the scene from Newt Gingrich. Among Paul’s greatest hits: Bragging that he’d have voted against the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Topics: GOP Primary, /NOW Blog, Politics
The Arc Is Bending Toward Justice. But That Doesn’t Make Our Work Easier
by Rinku Sen on December 19 2011, 9:43AM
Quiet as it’s kept, we’re making real progress toward a just society. So next year, writes Rinku Sen, I’m keeping three imperatives: avoid triumphalism, put an explicit racial analysis front and center in national debates, and fight like hell.
Topics: 2012: What's Ahead?, Politics, Rinku Sen
Newt Gingrich Toughens Stance on Immigration at Last Night’s GOP Debate
by Jorge Rivas on December 16 2011, 6:40PM
The Republican presidential candidate continues to test the waters to see how many moderates he can win without alienating the far right.
Topics: Immigration, /NOW Blog, Politics
Why (Very White) Iowa and New Hampshire Mean So Much in Politics
by Shani O. Hilton on December 15 2011, 9:42AM
Both Democrats and Republicans put the bulk of their primary campaign efforts into states with largely white electorates. Meanwhile, voters of color seem like just an afterthought in the process.
Topics: GOP Primary, Politics
¿Como se dice? Gingrinch Launches Spanish-Language Website
by Jorge Rivas on December 14 2011, 4:19PM
Newt Gingrich is the first GOP candidate to launch a Spanish-language website targeting the fastest-growing group of voters in the United States.
Topics: Immigration, Newt Gingrich, /NOW Blog, Politics
Attorney General Eric Holder Says He’s Ready to Protect Voters
by Jorge Rivas on December 14 2011, 11:10AM
And he’ll have to back up his words in 2012.
Elected Officials Run and Lock Doors as Jobless Storm Capitol
by Jorge Rivas on December 8 2011, 1:04PM
Jobless demonstrators have stormed Capitol Hill this week, but are seeing (and recording) doors shut in their faces by elected officials, who must vote on an extension of unemployment benefits this month.
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