Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents
The great historian of Watergate chased Nixon down, as part of a crusade against executive abuses.
Apr 8, 2015 / John Nichols
Chicago’s Chuy Garcia Lost an Election, but Won a Movement Chicago’s Chuy Garcia Lost an Election, but Won a Movement
A challenge to Rahm Emanuel and corporate Democrats sows the seeds of a new urban populism.
Apr 8, 2015 / John Nichols
Rand Paul Loves Big Government Rand Paul Loves Big Government
When it counts, the newest Republican presidential candidate sides with autocrats who thwart local control, democracy and, yes, liberty.
Apr 7, 2015 / John Nichols
Scott Walker Controls Wisconsin’s Executive and Legislative Branches. Now His Minions Are Gunning For the Judicial. Scott Walker Controls Wisconsin’s Executive and Legislative Branches. Now His Minions Are Gunning For the Judicial.
Allies of the Wisconsin governor are spending heavily to get control of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court.
Apr 6, 2015 / John Nichols
Chicago’s Chuy Garcia Has a Vision: Progressive Mayors Fighting for Public Education Chicago’s Chuy Garcia Has a Vision: Progressive Mayors Fighting for Public Education
A supporter of public schools and teachers pushes Democrats to get on the side of the future.
Apr 3, 2015 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders Backs Chuy Garcia and a ‘Political Revolution’ in Chicago Bernie Sanders Backs Chuy Garcia and a ‘Political Revolution’ in Chicago
Chuy challenges Mayor Rahm Emanuel and insider Democrats.
Apr 1, 2015 / John Nichols
Even Indiana Republicans Are Telling Mike Pence His Discrimination Law Is Wrong Even Indiana Republicans Are Telling Mike Pence His Discrimination Law Is Wrong
Pressed by GOP mayor and state’s largest paper, governor moves to rework law condemned by LGBT groups.
Mar 31, 2015 / John Nichols
It Is Very American to Ask if the Presidency Should Be Passed Between Entitled Families It Is Very American to Ask if the Presidency Should Be Passed Between Entitled Families
Martin O’Malley raises a fine concern about Bush-versus-Clinton politics.
Mar 30, 2015 / John Nichols
Harry Reid’s Replacement Must Be Progressive and Effective Harry Reid’s Replacement Must Be Progressive and Effective
Of course, Elizabeth Warren should be considered, but so should Sherrod Brown and Jeff Merkley.
Mar 27, 2015 / John Nichols
This Is What a ‘People’s Budget’ Looks Like This Is What a ‘People’s Budget’ Looks Like
The Congressional Progressive Caucus’s alternative budget was the best proposal. But only ninety-six Democrats backed it.
Mar 26, 2015 / John Nichols