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Philly Mayor Michael Nutter Joins Bill Cosby in Bashing Black Teens and Parents

by Jorge Rivas on August 16 2011, 2:19PM

But while he lectures on personal responsibility, Mayor Nutter should take another look at his job description.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie: “This Sharia Law Business Is Crap”

by Jorge Rivas on August 4 2011, 5:58PM

New Jersey’s Republican Gov. Chris Christie didn’t pull any punches when he defended a Muslim American lawyer recently appointed to the state bench.

Topics: Politics

Voter Suppression in Wisconsin—a Sign of What’s to Come in 2012?

by Jorge Rivas on August 3 2011, 3:20PM

AlterNet’s Adele Stan spots shady poll tactics from a group backed by billionaire David Koch.

Topics: Politics

Debt Deal Casualties May Include College Aid for Poor Students

by Shani O. Hilton on August 1 2011, 1:30PM

Tea party Republicans were willing to let the debt ceiling deadline pass in order to block Pell Grant funding, which one member has called “welfare of the 21st century.” The student aid program may be among the most vulnerable in the coming round of cuts.

Topics: Debt Deal, Politics, Schools & Youth

The Tea Party Says, Yes, We Can! (Then Actually Changes Stuff)

by Kai Wright on August 1 2011, 11:21AM

The most consequential change to our political landscape in 2008 may not have been Obama’s election, but rather the right’s response to it.

Topics: Debt Deal, Kai Wright, Politics

Herman Cain Apologizes for Islamophobic Comments

by Jamilah King on July 28 2011, 1:32PM

But the problem is much larger than one long-shot presidential candidate.

Topics: Politics

Wisconsin Special Elections Preview 2012’s Voting Rights Showdown

by Jamilah King on July 28 2011, 10:19AM

Millions of black and Latino voters may be turned away from polls in states that have passed or are weighing strict new photo ID rules. Watchdogs say its the culmination of Republican’s decade-long effort to manufacture a voter fraud problem.

Topics: Politics

Goodwin Liu’s CA Supreme Court Nod Could Mean Big Win For Civil Rights

by Bryan Gerhart on July 28 2011, 10:10AM

But that doesn’t mean the law professor’s appointment sits well with everyone. Even some progressives.

Topics: Politics

Rep. David Wu Resigns Amid Sex Scandal

by Bryan Gerhart on July 26 2011, 1:18PM

Well, that was pretty fast.

Topics: Politics

Pelosi Calls For Ethics Probe Of Rep. David Wu in Sex Scandal

by Bryan Gerhart on July 25 2011, 3:01PM

Though he made history as the first Chinese American to serve in the House of Representatives, the Portland-based lawmaker’s troubled past is coming to light.

Topics: Politics

Rep. Keith Ellison Calls Out Herman Cain’s Religious Bigotry

by Jamilah King on July 22 2011, 12:18PM

The Muslim American lawmaker warns that Cain’s rhetoric may be a political strategy with awful consequences.

Topics: Politics

Rep. Michael Honda: This Can Be a Tipping Point For Equality, If We Push

by Congressman Michael Honda on July 22 2011, 9:50AM

The vice-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus says New York and California have taken historic steps toward equal rights this month. Now, he argues, we must push for full equality, including immigration rights for same-sex couples.

Topics: Gender & Sexuality, Politics

Rick Perry Pivots on Immigration to Fit GOP Field for 2012

by Shani O. Hilton on July 21 2011, 9:34AM

The Texas Governor is fast becoming the GOP’s most viable hope for next year’s presidential election.

Topics: Politics

James O’Keefe’s Latest Target: Medicaid, and Your Social Safety Net

by Jamilah King on July 20 2011, 2:21PM

Estimates show that one in every six people in America receive some form of government assistance. Conservatives like O’Keefe still want to shame them.

Topics: Politics

Leaked Memos Confirm Suspicions About Maxine Waters Ethics Probe

by Bryan Gerhart on July 19 2011, 4:23PM

Those in the Representative’s camp say the new information proves the case to be a bungled partisan affair.

Topics: Politics

Herman Cain: Communities Should Be Able to Ban Mosques

by Jamilah King on July 18 2011, 10:48AM

The presidential hopeful once again takes aim at Islam.

Topics: Politics

What Would Michele Bachmann Think of Your Family? [Reader Forum]

by Channing Kennedy on July 18 2011, 9:13AM

The GOP is pedaling away from a racially toxic family values pledge. Will this be the end of social conservative racebaiting (for this week)? Readers chime in.

Topics: Politics