With 8 Million and Counting ACA Sign-Ups, Sebelius Could Run for Senate With 8 Million and Counting ACA Sign-Ups, Sebelius Could Run for Senate
A Kansas represented by the outgoing HHS secretary would tell Democrats to get over their timidity.
Apr 18, 2014 / John Nichols
Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins? Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins?
Shenna Bellows can’t match the millions of her opponent. But she’s dialing for activists, not dollars.
Apr 16, 2014 / John Nichols
A. Philip Randolph Was Right: ‘We Will Need To Continue Demonstrations’ A. Philip Randolph Was Right: ‘We Will Need To Continue Demonstrations’
Why we still need a “Freedom Budget for All Americans.”
Apr 15, 2014 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders Raises Battle Cry Against Citizens United: ‘I Vote for Democracy!’ Bernie Sanders Raises Battle Cry Against Citizens United: ‘I Vote for Democracy!’
As right-wingers highlight GOP presidential prospects in New Hampshire, the independent senator draws a packed house and standing ovations for the progressive alternative.
Apr 11, 2014 / John Nichols
Presidential Prospect or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has a Lesson for Democrats Presidential Prospect or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has a Lesson for Democrats
She's teaching her party how to take the events of a moment and weave them into a narrative that addresses the fundamental challenges facing the country.
Apr 8, 2014 / John Nichols
Wall Street Targets GOP Critic of Big Money and Big Banks for Primary Defeat Wall Street Targets GOP Critic of Big Money and Big Banks for Primary Defeat
North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones is a conservative backer of fair elections. Big Money wants him out of the House.
Apr 7, 2014 / John Nichols
A Resounding Vote Against Koch Brothers Dollarocracy A Resounding Vote Against Koch Brothers Dollarocracy
The Supreme Court may want more money in politics, but the American people do not. Wisconsin towns, villages and cities overwhelmingly back a call to amend big money out of politic...
Apr 3, 2014 / John Nichols
With ‘McCutcheon’ Ruling, An Activist Court Opts for Full-On Plutocracy With ‘McCutcheon’ Ruling, An Activist Court Opts for Full-On Plutocracy
By striking down limits on aggregate campaign donations, the Supreme Court just supercharged the influence and reach of wealthy campaign donors.
Apr 2, 2014 / John Nichols
How to Vote Against the Koch Brothers How to Vote Against the Koch Brothers
Communities nationwide are calling for a constitutional amendment to get big money out of politics. On Tuesday, Wisconsin towns will join the fight.
Mar 31, 2014 / John Nichols
Elizabeth Warren Steps Up for Populist Politics Elizabeth Warren Steps Up for Populist Politics
DC insiders may not be “all in” for South Dakota's Rick Weiland, but a key senator is hailing his candidacy.
Mar 27, 2014 / John Nichols