Why Tonight Is Not Just About Senate Control Why Tonight Is Not Just About Senate Control
Yes, the fight for control of the Senate matters. But so do the gubernatorial races.
Nov 4, 2014 / John Nichols
The Most Cynical Political Ploy of 2014 The Most Cynical Political Ploy of 2014
Conservative dark money spends big to tell young voters in battleground states about pro-pot, anti-war “progressive” third-party candidates.
Nov 3, 2014 / John Nichols
Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday? Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday?
Using bait-and-switch strategies and confusing language, anti-choice advocates are trying to restrict access to safe, legal abortion.
Oct 31, 2014 / Dani McClain
Barack Obama’s Smart Political Play: Go for the Governorships Barack Obama’s Smart Political Play: Go for the Governorships
Focusing on state races where he can generate turnout makes political and policy sense for Obama.
Oct 30, 2014 / John Nichols
Will Washington, DC, Legalize Pot? Will Washington, DC, Legalize Pot?
Polls show strong support for an initiative there. And it’s on the ballot in Oregon and Alaska, too.
Oct 29, 2014 / Nushin Rashidian
What Happens When People—Rather Than Politicians—Are Given the Chance to Vote for a Higher Minimum Wage? What Happens When People—Rather Than Politicians—Are Given the Chance to Vote for a Higher Minimum Wage?
Who decides the minimum wage? In several ballot initiatives next week, the people will.
Oct 29, 2014 / Michelle Chen
The Campaign to Gut the Right to Abortion in Tennessee Is Getting Shady The Campaign to Gut the Right to Abortion in Tennessee Is Getting Shady
Anti-abortion groups are using fear, misinformation and possibly even illegal meddling at the polls to push a constitutional amendment that would open the door to restrictive legis...
Oct 28, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Did Sheldon Adelson Just Up the Ante on Scott Walker’s Behalf? Did Sheldon Adelson Just Up the Ante on Scott Walker’s Behalf?
With campaign-finance rules collapsing, a billionaire moves last-minute money to Wisconsin Republicans.
Oct 28, 2014 / John Nichols
The Stealth Campaign to Buy America’s Courts The Stealth Campaign to Buy America’s Courts
With political groups increasingly eager to buy seats on state-level benches, judges are forced to act more like politicians.
Oct 23, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker
John Nichols appeared on All In with Chris Hayes Wednesday night to talk about how the minimum wage debate in Wisconsin could doom Scott Walker’s re-election campaign and tank his ...
Oct 16, 2014 / John Nichols and Edward Hart