What’s Really at Stake in 2012

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Feb 17, 2012 Observing the liberal Democratic critics of President Barack Obama set me wondering whether they ever listen to the Republican candidates. Haven’t they noticed that the Republicans want to dismantle Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and the rest of the economic protections for the poor and the middle class? Observing the liberal Democratic critics of President Barack Obama set me wondering whether they ever listen to the Republican candidates. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

No-Tax Pledge Is Paralyzing Congress

Staff / Truthdig Oct 5, 2011 A House Republican spoke out against anti-tax advocate Grover Norquist on Tuesday, saying his no-tax pledge and demands for "ideological purity" are responsible for "paralyzing Congress" during a time when a discussion about tax reform should be a high priority. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Cuts Are Coming

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jan 17, 2011 Republicans have their biggest statehouse majority in more than 80 years, and they're taking orders from a man who wants to take government and "drown it in the bathtub." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )