A Libertarian Republican Runs to Pelosi’s Left on War, Civil Liberties A Libertarian Republican Runs to Pelosi’s Left on War, Civil Liberties
Republican John Dennis has attracted some progressive support for his challenge to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. His run suggests what GOP could do to compete in urban and college-to...
Oct 26, 2010 / John Nichols
Paul Ryan’s “Spinal Tap” Tour Paul Ryan’s “Spinal Tap” Tour
The House Budget Committee chair had planned on a triumphal tour of the provinces before returning to Washington for the big showdown. But he's flopping, as Wisconsinites ask:...
Oct 26, 2010 / John Nichols
We Need Majority-Rule Elections We Need Majority-Rule Elections
Former DNC chair Howard Dean takes a strong stand for real reform of our dysfunctional election system.
Oct 26, 2010 / John Nichols
Congressman Considers Move to Impeach Chief Justice John Roberts Congressman Considers Move to Impeach Chief Justice John Roberts
Furious with shadowy spending by out-of-state corporate interests to defeat him, Oregon Congressman Peter De Fazio raises the prospect of impeachment action against the justice who...
Oct 25, 2010 / John Nichols
Why a Major Muslim Group Calls NPR Firing of Juan Williams (& His Hiring By Fox) a Mistake Why a Major Muslim Group Calls NPR Firing of Juan Williams (& His Hiring By Fox) a Mistake
Muslim Public Affairs Council argues that: "NPR's decision to fire Williams was a poor decision with poor timing." It also argues that FOX's hiring of Williams with a 3-y...
Oct 22, 2010 / John Nichols
Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner
In a high-profile race, the Republican candidate refuses to debate. Why? Because the Democratic incumbent might upset him.
Oct 21, 2010 / John Nichols
Down-Ballot Power Down-Ballot Power
Unfortunately for Democrats, who have dominated statehouse politics since 2006, the party’s troubles at the national level extend to the states.
Oct 20, 2010 / John Nichols
Feingold Battles Back Feingold Battles Back
After trailing by double-digits, the Wisconsin senator is now in a dead heat, according to a new poll.
Oct 19, 2010 / John Nichols
Obama Is Wrong, the Republicans Are Right (Updated) Obama Is Wrong, the Republicans Are Right (Updated)
The Obama administration appeals an injunction blocking "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Gay and lesbian Republicans object. The Republicans—at least these Republicans...
Oct 18, 2010 / John Nichols
Judge Issues Injunction Effectively Ending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Judge Issues Injunction Effectively Ending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
The Log Cabin Republicans triumph in a lawsuit that could end DADT—unless the Obama administration appeals the ruling.
Oct 13, 2010 / John Nichols