Author Archives: Ari Berman

Paul Ryan: Class Warrior for the 1 %

I discussed my Nation stories “Paul Ryan: Class Warrior for the Wealthy” and “How the Austerity Class Rules Washington” on MSNBC with host Martin Bashir on Friday. Here’s the clip: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about … Continue reading

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The Austerity Class

My new cover story in The Nation

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On Point Covers GOP War on Voting

I participated in a great discussion on WBUR’s On Point with Tom Ashbrook yesterday about the GOP’s war on voting. Listen here.

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The Last Word Covers “GOP War on Voting”

My latest MSNBC clip: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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Democracy Now! Covers “GOP War on Voting”

Latest segment about my Rolling Stone article

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New Media

I’ve been busy promoting my new Rolling Stone article, “The GOP War on Voting.” Here are two recent clips, from MSNBC and “Countdown with Keith Olbermann.” Enjoy.

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The Republican War on Voting

I’ve got a new piece in Rolling Stone about “The GOP War on Voting.” Check it out. It’s also available in the September 15 issue of the magazine.

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The Not-So-Super Committee

I analyzed the backward focus of the new Congressional “Super Committee,” which is tasked with cutting spending rather than creating jobs, last night on “Countdown with Keith Olbermann.” Here’s the clip: Some background reading: The Real Problem with the Congressional … Continue reading

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Austerity Politics

(Image via DownWithTyranny) The most striking feature about the debt ceiling negotiations/agreement was how both parties firmly committed to a prolonged age of austerity. Democrats, in particular, seem to have abandoned the notion that there’s anything the government can do … Continue reading

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Debt Drama

I offered my thoughts on President Obama’s debt ceiling negotiations with Congressional leaders in two new blogs for The Nation: “Democrats to Obama: Don’t Cut Social Security and Medicare” “Obama’s Pivot to Jobs Long Overdue” I also discussed the issue … Continue reading

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