Arkansas’s Lincoln Wins Premier Democratic Primary Arkansas’s Lincoln Wins Premier Democratic Primary
Embattled Democratic Senator Blanche Lincoln edged challenger Bill Halter in Arkansas. But Republican incumbents and insiders were facing Tea Party turbulence in other Souther...
Jun 9, 2010 / John Nichols
Primary Day Primer Primary Day Primer
It's the busiest primary day of the 2010 election season! Here are some trends to watch out for as progressive challenge Democratic insiders, Tea Partisans look for a win and voter...
Jun 8, 2010 / John Nichols
A Candidate Who Meets the Daniel Ellsberg Standard A Candidate Who Meets the Daniel Ellsberg Standard
Daniel Ellsberg doesn't ask much of members of Congress -- just that they obey their oath to defend the Constitution. Unfortunately, that's too much to ask of most members and most...
Jun 7, 2010 / John Nichols
Two Key House Members Call for Lifting Blockade of Gaza Two Key House Members Call for Lifting Blockade of Gaza
Barbara Lee, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Keith Ellison say: "We urge you to take this tragedy as a catalyst to end the blockade on Gaza and to honor the d...
Jun 5, 2010 / John Nichols
Downsizing Democracy in California Downsizing Democracy in California
California voters will decide next Tuesday whether to narrow their choices at election time.
Jun 4, 2010 / John Nichols
Kucinich on Israeli Assault on Gaza Relief Ship: “There Must Be Consequences for Such Conduct” Kucinich on Israeli Assault on Gaza Relief Ship: “There Must Be Consequences for Such Conduct”
Ohio congressman circulates congressional letter that says: "The United States must remind Israel as well as all of our other friends and allies: It is not acceptable to repea...
Jun 3, 2010 / John Nichols
Alabama Democrats Reject Health Reform Foe Alabama Democrats Reject Health Reform Foe
Conservative Democrat Artur Davis opposed healthcare reform, ran to the right on other issues and lost a supposedly certain Democratic nomination for governor of Ala...
Jun 2, 2010 / John Nichols
Ex-US Ambassador Among Those Seized by Israelis Ex-US Ambassador Among Those Seized by Israelis
Edward Peck, an outspoken advocate for opening peace talks to all Palestinian players, was one of a number of prominent Americans who joined the flotilla seeking to bring aid to th...
Jun 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Obama Responds Tepidly to Middle-East Meltdown, But Not Every Democrat Is So Cautious Obama Responds Tepidly to Middle-East Meltdown, But Not Every Democrat Is So Cautious
California candidate Marcy Winograd stirs things up by warning that “the killings are bound to heighten awareness about the brutal blockade and to increase pressure to end th...
Jun 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Getting Real About Memorial Day—The Way Paul Wellstone Did Getting Real About Memorial Day—The Way Paul Wellstone Did
Minnesota senator was not satisfied with holiday rhetoric. He led the fight to assure that veterans were never forgotten by policymakers.
May 31, 2010 / John Nichols