Paul Ryan Takes a Side in the War on Poverty: He’s Against What Works Paul Ryan Takes a Side in the War on Poverty: He’s Against What Works
The Republican vice presidential nominee says he wants to fight poverty. Actually, he’s fighting the programs that have reduced poverty.
Oct 26, 2012 / John Nichols
Wealth and Democracy: An Inverse Relationship? Wealth and Democracy: An Inverse Relationship?
STUDENT FINALIST: When one candidate can raise over seven time the funds of the other, it becomes nearly impossible to get a nonbiased view of the election.
Oct 25, 2012 / StudentNation / Ethan Evans
In Virginia, 350 Thousand Would-Be Voters Wait for Democracy’s Slow Return In Virginia, 350 Thousand Would-Be Voters Wait for Democracy’s Slow Return
Republican Governor Bob McDonnell is restoring the voting rights of more formerly incarcerated residents than any previous administration. And it’s still a drop in the bucket...
Oct 25, 2012 / Brentin Mock
What a Republican Senate Would Look Like What a Republican Senate Would Look Like
There’s a steep ideological drop-off from current Democratic committee chairs and their Republican counterparts.
Oct 25, 2012 / George Zornick
Obama on Voter Suppression: ‘It’s a Problem’ Obama on Voter Suppression: ‘It’s a Problem’
In an interview with Jay Leno, President Obama denounces voter suppression and touts early voting.
Oct 25, 2012 / Ari Berman
Dignity Beyond Voting: Undocumented Immigrants Cast Their Hopes Dignity Beyond Voting: Undocumented Immigrants Cast Their Hopes
Long locked out of the front door to electoral process, undocumented immigrants are creating a window of opportunity.
Oct 25, 2012 / Aura Bogado, Kemi Bello, and Voting Rights Watch
From Paul Wellstone to Elizabeth Warren From Paul Wellstone to Elizabeth Warren
The great progressive senator fought an often lonely battle to prevent banks and credit card companies from rigging the system against working families. His ally then is running fo...
Oct 25, 2012 / John Nichols
Romney Flails on Gay Rights Romney Flails on Gay Rights
It's still unclear whether the GOP candidate would support anti-discrimination legislation.
Oct 24, 2012 / Ben Adler
Romney’s So-Called ‘Moderate’ Stance Would Outlaw 90 Percent of Abortions Romney’s So-Called ‘Moderate’ Stance Would Outlaw 90 Percent of Abortions
Let’s get real: an abortion ban exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the woman would account for less than 7 percent of abortions that happen in America each year.
Oct 24, 2012 / Harold Pollack
John Nichols: Obama’s Own Five-Point Plan John Nichols: Obama’s Own Five-Point Plan
The president’s economic roadmap focuses on education.
Oct 24, 2012 / Press Room