What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan? What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan?
It is outrageous that the House Speaker continues to block action to end US support for Saudi atrocities against Yemen.
Dec 13, 2018 / John Nichols
The Impeachment of Donald Trump Is No Longer ‘Off the Table’ The Impeachment of Donald Trump Is No Longer ‘Off the Table’
Incoming Judiciary Committee chair Nadler correctly says of the latest allegations: “Certainly, they’re impeachable offenses.”
Dec 10, 2018 / John Nichols
Noam Chomsky at 90: On Orwell, Taxi Drivers, and Rejecting Indoctrination Noam Chomsky at 90: On Orwell, Taxi Drivers, and Rejecting Indoctrination
As agile as ever, he pulls no punches, decrying the flaws of capitalism and abuses of governing power, sparing few politicians and no parties.
Dec 7, 2018 / John Nichols
The Republican Party Has Become ‘a Conspiracy to Seize Power’ The Republican Party Has Become ‘a Conspiracy to Seize Power’
A brute-force power grab by Republicans in Wisconsin highlights the disregard for democracy that has infected the party of Lincoln.
Dec 6, 2018 / John Nichols
State Republicans Are Refusing to Honor the Peaceful Transition of Power State Republicans Are Refusing to Honor the Peaceful Transition of Power
In Wisconsin, Michigan, and other states, the refusal of Republicans to accept election results sends an ominous signal.
Dec 4, 2018 / John Nichols
Scott Walker’s Sore-Loser Scheme Scott Walker’s Sore-Loser Scheme
Shaken by November 6 losses, Wisconsin Republicans seek to change election dates, restrict voting, and limit high-turnout elections before they relinquish power.
Dec 3, 2018 / John Nichols
Elizabeth Warren Just Took a Crucial Stand for Democracy and Enlightened Internationalism Elizabeth Warren Just Took a Crucial Stand for Democracy and Enlightened Internationalism
Warren is proposing to break the grip of billionaire campaign donors and corporate interests on US foreign policy.
Nov 30, 2018 / John Nichols
The Mueller Investigation Is Closing in on Trump—and the Next Congress Won’t Protect Him The Mueller Investigation Is Closing in on Trump—and the Next Congress Won’t Protect Him
Incoming House Judiciary Committee chair Jerry Nadler says latest revelations make it clear that “my colleagues and I must step in and provide accountability.”
Nov 29, 2018 / John Nichols
In a Rebuke to Trump, the Senate Just Voted to Open Debate on US Support of Saudi War in Yemen In a Rebuke to Trump, the Senate Just Voted to Open Debate on US Support of Saudi War in Yemen
A resolution sponsored by Bernie Sanders breaks the deadlock, with a 63-37 vote.
Nov 28, 2018 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders Wants the Senate to End ‘Unauthorized and Unconstitutional’ US Aid to the Saudi Assault on Yemen Bernie Sanders Wants the Senate to End ‘Unauthorized and Unconstitutional’ US Aid to the Saudi Assault on Yemen
He has secured critical backing for a vote to block US support for attacks that are worsening a humanitarian crisis.
Nov 27, 2018 / John Nichols