MoveOn Referendum: With Obama or Not? MoveOn Referendum: With Obama or Not?
Activist group asks members whether they back Obama's approach on health-care reform.
Mar 9, 2010 / John Nichols
Kucinich’s Health Reform Dissents Merit Consideration Kucinich’s Health Reform Dissents Merit Consideration
The congressman is raising good points about what ails the legislation as it now stands.
Mar 9, 2010 / John Nichols
Iceland Busts the Banksters Iceland Busts the Banksters
Icelanders have become "the world's first rebels against the idea of clearing up after the mess made by a reckless private bank."
Mar 7, 2010 / John Nichols
Why Is Barack Obama Writing GOP Talking Points? Why Is Barack Obama Writing GOP Talking Points?
The president needs a new speechwriter because, right now, he's reinforcing GOP messaging.
Mar 5, 2010 / John Nichols
Michael Foot and the Defense of a Free Press in Wartime Michael Foot and the Defense of a Free Press in Wartime
"Therefore we must fight, fight, fight to retain those liberties."
Mar 4, 2010 / John Nichols
A Cautious Obama Sort Of Suggests Reconciliation A Cautious Obama Sort Of Suggests Reconciliation
The president says: "I believe the United States Congress owes the American people a final vote on health care reform."
Mar 3, 2010 / John Nichols
Romney on Palin: “Be Careful… She Has a Rifle” Romney on Palin: “Be Careful… She Has a Rifle”
Former Massachusetts governor yucks it up at a rival's expense with Letterman. But his real laugh lines are about health care costs.
Mar 3, 2010 / John Nichols
Calling Ron Paul! Calling Ron Paul! Fed Alert! Fed Alert! Calling Ron Paul! Calling Ron Paul! Fed Alert! Fed Alert!
Chris Dodd is way wrong to think that consumers could be protected by the Fed. It's as crazy as thinking chickens could be protected by foxes.
Mar 2, 2010 / John Nichols
Like Crist-Rubio for GOP, Lincoln-Halter Race Could Define Dems Like Crist-Rubio for GOP, Lincoln-Halter Race Could Define Dems
A populist primary challenge to centrist, Wall Street-friendly senator from Arkansas highlights Dem divisions along lines of ideology, style.
Mar 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Paterson’s “Realistic” Exit Has Democrats Sighing With Relief Paterson’s “Realistic” Exit Has Democrats Sighing With Relief
Weak New York governor's decision strengthens party's hand in 2010 election and 2011 redistricting fights.
Feb 26, 2010 / John Nichols