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Inaugurals (Political Figures, States, Politics)

Twenty-six years ago, when the world was young, Jerry Brown began his
reign in Sacramento and, even though I wrote some rude things about him
at the time, life was certainly fun.

Alexander Cockburn

Jesse 'The Gov' Ventura (Parties, States, Politics)

On January 4, 1999, Jesse Ventura will be sworn in as the new governor of Minnesota amid a media deluge not seen since the state hosted the Super Bowl.

Micah L. Sifry

Blogs

Justice Department Is Challenging North Carolina’s Extreme Voter Suppression Law

Ari Berman

The new North Carolina voting law has a discriminatory effect and intent, the federal government argues

September 30, 2013

Amid Shutdown Scrambling, a Powerful Reminder That DC Should Be a State

John Nichols

The city of Washington lacks budget autonomy, so local officials are forced to cobble together a shutdown response. Why?

September 30, 2013

Marriage Equality Fight Confirms (Again) That Chris Christie is No Moderate

John Nichols

New Jersey judge says state must allow same-sex marriage. But the Republican governor fights to maintain discrimination.

September 27, 2013

‘The Guardian’ Posts Shocking Video on H-Bomb That Nearly Exploded in North Carolina

Greg Mitchell

And that the US government kept secret for years afterward.

September 27, 2013

Blocking the Public’s Right to Know About ALEC

John Nichols

The American Legislative Exchange Council has always been secretive, but now officials are moving to prevent open-records requests for information about the group’s influence.

September 18, 2013

Arrested for Singing

John Nichols

Civil rights and labor activist David Newby is not done dissenting.

August 27, 2013

Paying It Forward, One State at a Time

StudentNation

States around the country are eager to adopt Oregon’s “Pay It Forward” tuition plan, but organizers warn that it may not be the best fit for every university system.

August 16, 2013

Domestic Worker Labor Leader: Federal Victory Is in Sight

Josh Eidelson

A proposed regulatory change would extend some basic federal protections to long-excluded domestic workers.

August 15, 2013

Did Scott Walker Really Go and Compare Himself to Franklin Roosevelt?

John Nichols

An anti-labor governor tries to claim the mantle of the president who championed collective bargaining. Fail!

August 3, 2013

If You're Not Singing Along With Scott Walker, You're Under Arrest

John Nichols

Wisconsin governor kicks off his 2016 presidential bid by ordering homestate dissenters arrested and ticketed—for singing.