Rashida Tlaib Is Running for Congress on a Mission to Expand Civil-Rights Protections Rashida Tlaib Is Running for Congress on a Mission to Expand Civil-Rights Protections
This Michigan congressional nominee has a big vision for renewing and building upon the promise of the Civil Rights Act.
Aug 9, 2018 / John Nichols
A Huge Win for Organized Labor in Missouri A Huge Win for Organized Labor in Missouri
Unions just upset the calculus of the Koch brothers and their corporate allies by winning a landslide victory for labor rights.
Aug 8, 2018 / John Nichols
A ‘Summer of Workers’ Win in Missouri Could Be a Pivot Point for American Labor A ‘Summer of Workers’ Win in Missouri Could Be a Pivot Point for American Labor
Unions are fighting to overturn a so-called “right-to-work” law. If they win, it will be a huge victory for working Americans.
Aug 6, 2018 / John Nichols
The Right Way to Talk About Impeaching Donald Trump The Right Way to Talk About Impeaching Donald Trump
Kaniela Ing wants Democrats to understand that impeachment is necessary to end the chaos and focus on the issues that matter.
Aug 4, 2018 / John Nichols
Thanks to the Koch Brothers, We Have More Proof that Single Payer Saves Money and Cares for All of Us Thanks to the Koch Brothers, We Have More Proof that Single Payer Saves Money and Cares for All of Us
A study that was intended to make the case against Medicare for All reveals that the reform could save Americans trillions of dollars.
Jul 31, 2018 / John Nichols
Ron Dellums Maintained a ‘Relentless Faith in Our Ability to Make a Better World’ Ron Dellums Maintained a ‘Relentless Faith in Our Ability to Make a Better World’
The former congressman, who has died at 82, was a proud battler for peace and justice who took the activism of the streets to Congress.
Jul 30, 2018 / John Nichols
Republicans for Impeaching the President Republicans for Impeaching the President
Yes, there are wingnuts who want to go after Rod Rosenstein. But shouldn’t the media pay more attention to GOP critics of Trump’s high crimes and misdemeanors?
Jul 27, 2018 / John Nichols
These Are the Worst of Times for American Journalism These Are the Worst of Times for American Journalism
Newsroom layoffs at the New York Daily News and papers nationwide remind us that things are going from bad to worse.
Jul 25, 2018 / John Nichols
Abdul El-Sayed Is Running for Governor of Michigan on a Platform That Embraces the Future Abdul El-Sayed Is Running for Governor of Michigan on a Platform That Embraces the Future
The visionary candidate has a plan to close the digital divide, save net neutrality, and achieve digital democracy.
Jul 23, 2018 / John Nichols
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Rally Kansas for a Working-Class Politics That Stands Up to the Kochs Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Rally Kansas for a Working-Class Politics That Stands Up to the Kochs
Thousands cheer a bold challenge to the billionaire class.
Jul 20, 2018 / John Nichols