Donald Trump Is Running America Like It’s a Casino Donald Trump Is Running America Like It’s a Casino
Can’t imagine why that’s a problem.
Sep 25, 2017 / Nomi Prins
Democrats Must Become America’s Anti-Gerrymandering Party Democrats Must Become America’s Anti-Gerrymandering Party
The opposition party should embrace a sweeping reform agenda that embraces the promise of voting rights, competitive elections, and genuinely representative democracy.
Jul 6, 2017 / Editorial / John Nichols
The Very Legitimacy of Our Democracy Is Under Threat The Very Legitimacy of Our Democracy Is Under Threat
Donald Trump’s presidency is just one element of our disintegrating democracy.
Mar 10, 2017 / Editorial / Russ Feingold
Is America Poised to Become the Most Dangerous Country on Earth? Is America Poised to Become the Most Dangerous Country on Earth?
Donald Trump’s administration—filling up with racists, Islamophobes, and billionaires—already has the feel of an increasingly militarized, autocratic government-in-the-making.
Dec 1, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt
These Election Results Will Define America These Election Results Will Define America
What’s the measure of a mandate? What will happen with the Senate? Will votes call for overturning Citizens United? Will a Somali-American immigrant win while Trump loses?
Nov 8, 2016 / John Nichols
Elizabeth Warren Wants President Obama to Fire His SEC Chair Elizabeth Warren Wants President Obama to Fire His SEC Chair
In an extraordinary letter, Warren highlighted several critical shortcomings at the Wall Street oversight agency.
Oct 14, 2016 / George Zornick
Meet the ‘Feminists’ Doing the Koch Brothers’ Dirty Work Meet the ‘Feminists’ Doing the Koch Brothers’ Dirty Work
The Independent Women’s Forum has leveraged its “non-partisan” brand to become an aggressive player in Republican politics.
Aug 18, 2016 / Joan Walsh
The Super-Rich Have Found a New Way to Wield Political Power: Philanthropy The Super-Rich Have Found a New Way to Wield Political Power: Philanthropy
While traditional political giving has not gone away, a new source of influence is emerging.
Aug 5, 2016 / David Callahan
Her First 30 Days: Clinton Will Propose an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Her First 30 Days: Clinton Will Propose an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’
Reformers applaud her pledge to move on an issue that’s been a priority of Sanders backers.
Jul 16, 2016 / John Nichols
Can Donald Trump Actually Lose the 2016 Election? Probably Not. Can Donald Trump Actually Lose the 2016 Election? Probably Not.
Hillary may be beating him in the polls at the moment, but Donald’s got other plans.
Jul 11, 2016 / Nomi Prins