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The GOP isn’t going anywhere
Jonathan Bernstein
Forget what you might have heard, the shutdown won't split the party
To defeat the Tea Party, the left needs bolder leader than Hillary
Sean McElwee
The right's tactics won't change. Democrats need a 2016 candidate who fights differently than Clinton and Obama
Ted Cruz unskews devastating new poll
Elias Isquith
A recent poll finds Republicans hemorrhaging support -- but Ted Cruz isn't worried
Texas fertilizer plant fined $118,300 for safety violations
Lindsay Abrams
The rest of the investigation into the April explosion that left 15 dead is on hold due to the shutdown
Now’s your chance to drunk dial Congress
Alyxaundria Sanford
"Mad at Congress over the Shutdown? Have a drink and tell them"
Paul Ryan gets schooled: History made as GOP offers non-insane budget compromise
Brian Beutler
President Obama's biggest victory? Making Republicans understand the limits of their power
Rand Paul’s strategic Islamophobia
Alex Pareene
In a speech to the religious right, Paul ties restrained foreign policy to a "worldwide war on Christianity"
The government shutdown is great for bears
Lindsay Abrams
Alaska grizzlies are taking advantage of overflowing garbage bins
Rather than savage cuts, Switzerland considers “Star Trek” economics
Josh Eidelson
Switzerland will vote on giving every adult in the country a $2,800 check every month. How would that work?
Nancy Pelosi: “We can’t be enablers anymore”
Joan Walsh
The latest National Women’s Hall of Fame honoree says she's tired of bailing out the “irresponsible” GOP
Shutdown could mean no more rape kits in Washington, D.C.
Katie McDonough
The loss of federal funding is jeopardizing the administering of rape kits -- and justice for survivors
GOP civil war: Former GOP governors go after Tea Party
Elias Isquith
"It's time for someone to act like a grown-up"
Shut up, Starbucks: Your political stunts are a joke
Josh Eidelson
The coffee giant is getting great press for its latest political stunt. It doesn't deserve it.
Tea Party secedes: The GOP civil war is over, and so is the GOP
Elias Isquith
The Republicans are two different parties now -- how long will it be before the Tea Party becomes a third party?
10 amazing acts of kindness during the government shutdown
Fernando Alonso III
United in their distaste for Congress, Americans are putting politics aside to do what's right -- Colbert included!
Wimp caucus’ last chance: GOP moderates face one final shutdown test
Brian Beutler
Republican moderates have another opportunity to stand up to Ted Cruz's forces, and prove they are not all talk
When Batman isn’t available: Crowd-fund
Andrew Leonard
Broken society alert: An Oakland, Calif., neighborhood turns to the Internet to raise money for local security
Christian delusions are driving the GOP insane
Amanda Marcotte
Why aren't Republicans more frightened of a shutdown and a default? Part of the reason is magical thinking
Nate Silver weighs in on the government shutdown
Elias Isquith
The celebrated writer and statistician offers his take on the ongoing crisis
Feds: States may use their own funds to reopen national parks
Lindsay Abrams
We could soon be getting some of our parks back
Norm Ornstein: The South is in charge of Congress
Alex Halperin
The co-author of "It's Even Worse Than It Looks" explains why governance isn't getting any better
UN launches treaty to limit mercury exposure
Lindsay Abrams
An internationally binding agreement aims to control the highly toxic metal
Looming Victory for GOP: Social Security Cuts
Josh Eidelson
With a potential debt ceiling increase afoot, liberals brace for Obama to once again push for Social Security cuts
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