Stories by Nick Baumann

GOP Sneak Attack: Republicans Try to Redefine Rape ... Again

Posted on May 3, 2011, Source: Mother Jones

House Republicans are attempting a backdoor maneuver to ensure that solely victims of "forcible rape" are eligible for federal funding if they seek abortions.

Revealed: The Group Behind the Bills that Could Legalize Killing Abortion Providers

Posted on Mar 1, 2011, Source: Mother Jones

It's no coincidence that bills to expand justifiable homicide laws have popped up in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Meet the group that launched the effort.

What's Happening In Tunisia, Explained

Posted on Jan 14, 2011, Source: Mother Jones

The Tunisian dictator, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali (Ben Ali), has fled the country and the Army has taken power.

Are Conservatives Trying to End Insurance Coverage for Abortion?

Posted on Dec 9, 2010, Source: Mother Jones

Remember the nasty fight over federal funding of abortion that nearly derailed the health care package? It's not over.

The Most Anti-Gay Candidate in America?

Posted on Oct 21, 2010, Source: Mother Jones

Vicky Hartzler, a GOP candidate for the House, has made a name for herself as an anti-gay crusader.

Is Lady Gaga a Better Politician Than Barack Obama?

Posted on Sep 21, 2010, Source: Mother Jones

The next time the White House wants to break a filibuster, it might consider going Gaga.

America, Here Are 10 Things You've Just Won With Health Care Reform

Posted on Mar 23, 2010, Source: Mother Jones Online

You already know about the health care reform vote, but you might not know what's in it for you. Here's 10 things that will kick in this year.

Wall St. Sets Its Greedy Eyes on Shaking the Silver out of Hollywood

Posted on Feb 12, 2010, Source: MotherJones.com

The Wall Street wizards who gave you credit default swaps want to turn the movie industry into their next casino.

Why Are Some Democrats Backing Lindsey Graham's Scheme to Block 9/11 Trials?

Posted on Feb 3, 2010, Source: Mother Jones

Senators Jim Webb and Blanche Lincoln are backing Sen. Lindsey Graham's bill to deny funding for Obama's proposed 9/11 trials. Will it lead to a Democratic revolt?

Why Sen. Chris Dodd Bowed Out

Posted on Jan 8, 2010, Source: Mother Jones Online

Inside the race that claimed the veteran Connecticut Democrat's Senate career.

Tea Partiers' New Hero: Ex-KGB Agent Who Thinks U.S. Will Collapse Next Year

Posted on Nov 9, 2009, Source: Mother Jones Online

Igor Panarin warns that the U.S. will splinter into separate states controlled by foreign powers in 2010. Conservative activists think he may be on to something.

Teabagging Alan Grayson

Posted on Oct 15, 2009, Source: Mother Jones Online

Rep. Alan Grayson reduced the GOP's health-care program to two words: "Die quickly." At Grayson's town hall, Tea Party activists revealed themselves to a bit confused.

Is a Cheney Cover-Up Scandal Brewing?

Posted on May 7, 2009, Source: Mother Jones

Cheney may be responsible for deep-sixing an important torture memo -- an act that could be a crime. Will Dems bring the truth to light?

James Galbraith: Obama Isn't Doing Enough to Solve the Financial Crisis

Posted on Feb 27, 2009, Source: MotherJones.com

There are six things Obama needs to fix as we approach "a long, profound, painful process of change."