Stories by Michael Cohen

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By Blocking Immigration Reform, House Republicans Secure GOP Death Spiral

Posted on: Jul 17, 2013, Source: The Guardian

Republicans face two choices on immigration: support reform that annoys your base and creates millions of new Democrats, or block reform and further identify the party as whites-only.

How Low Can the Republican Party Go?

Posted on: Jul 3, 2013, Source: Comment Is Free

GOP nihilism seems to be reaching new heights with cutting food aid to the poor, denying reproductive rights to women and keeping all Americans from getting health coverage.

What We Learn from Mitt Romney's Disgusting Teenage Bullying

Posted on: May 13, 2012, Source: Comment Is Free

That a teenage Romney abused classmates perceived as "effeminate" tells us a lot about the candidate--as does his reaction to the revelation of this part of his past.

One Month In, Occupy Wall Street Protesters Appear Poised to Change US Politics

Posted on: Oct 16, 2011, Source: Comment Is Free

What a difference a month makes. Not only has OWS survived, it has captured the imagination of multitudes of embittered Americans.