Politics

Instead of Austerity and Slogans, Vets Need a Fully Funded and Accountable VA

Instead of Austerity and Slogans, Vets Need a Fully Funded and Accountable VA Instead of Austerity and Slogans, Vets Need a Fully Funded and Accountable VA

Senator Sanders proposes two bills to get things right. Will Congress act or will it fail vets again?

May 26, 2014 / John Nichols

Return of the Oligarchs: Ukraine Poised to Elect ‘Chocolate King’ as President

Return of the Oligarchs: Ukraine Poised to Elect ‘Chocolate King’ as President Return of the Oligarchs: Ukraine Poised to Elect ‘Chocolate King’ as President

Polls show Petro Poroshenko ahead of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Sunday’s election.

May 23, 2014 / Alec Luhn

Why Narendra Modi’s Election Threatens Democracy in India

Why Narendra Modi’s Election Threatens Democracy in India Why Narendra Modi’s Election Threatens Democracy in India

Members of Modi's Bharitaya Janata Party have demonstrated their power to oppresss Muslims, wade into censorship and police the arts.

May 23, 2014 / Barbara Crossette

Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal

Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal

There are good reasons to slow down the VA “accountability” act. 

May 23, 2014 / George Zornick

Ukraine Vote on Sunday Could Be Major Step Toward Ending the Crisis

Ukraine Vote on Sunday Could Be Major Step Toward Ending the Crisis Ukraine Vote on Sunday Could Be Major Step Toward Ending the Crisis

Yes, he’s a crooked billionaire backed by other crooked billionaires. So?

May 23, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

Did Chris Christie Just Sabotage His Chances for 2016?

Did Chris Christie Just Sabotage His Chances for 2016? Did Chris Christie Just Sabotage His Chances for 2016?

The Newark Star-Ledger says Christie’s attack on pensions is the final nail in his coffin. (We’ll see.)

May 22, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Eyeing the Left Coast: ‘The Nation’ on California, in 1922 and 2003

Eyeing the Left Coast: ‘The Nation’ on California, in 1922 and 2003 Eyeing the Left Coast: ‘The Nation’ on California, in 1922 and 2003

‘Wide and luminous’ or ‘grid-locked and addled on speed’?

May 22, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner

LIVE: How to Reclaim Our Democracy From the Corporations

LIVE: How to Reclaim Our Democracy From the Corporations LIVE: How to Reclaim Our Democracy From the Corporations

Watch John Nichols at the Kansas City Library as he talks about his book Dollarocracy.

May 22, 2014 / John Nichols

LIVE: The New Populism Is Here, and It’s Ready to Change America

LIVE: The New Populism Is Here, and It’s Ready to Change America LIVE: The New Populism Is Here, and It’s Ready to Change America

Tune in all day Thursday to watch Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Sherrod Brown and others at the New Populism Conference.

May 22, 2014 / The Nation

Beating Monsanto in the Food Fight: Oregon Counties Vote to Ban GMO Crops

Beating Monsanto in the Food Fight: Oregon Counties Vote to Ban GMO Crops Beating Monsanto in the Food Fight: Oregon Counties Vote to Ban GMO Crops

Local votes with national implications see farmers and allies prove the power of local democracy.

May 21, 2014 / John Nichols

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