Coup! Coup! Coup! Coup! Coup! Coup!
Now that Bennie Thompson has labeled the attack on the Capitol a coup attempt, we can begin a real discussion of Donald Trump’s crimes.
Jun 10, 2022 / John Nichols
South Dakota Voters Just Crushed the GOP’s Antidemocratic Scheme South Dakota Voters Just Crushed the GOP’s Antidemocratic Scheme
By a 2-1 margin, voters defeated the aggressive effort, backed by billionaire Charles Koch, to undermine direct democracy.
Jun 9, 2022 / John Nichols
Liz Cheney Wants the January 6 Committee to Pull Its Punches Liz Cheney Wants the January 6 Committee to Pull Its Punches
The key Republican on the committee investigating the deadly assault on democracy is reportedly wary of making bold recommendations. But the committee has to go big.
Jun 7, 2022 / John Nichols
Progressives Just Ousted the Joe Manchin of the House Progressives Just Ousted the Joe Manchin of the House
Representative Kurt Schrader is the first corporate Democratic incumbent to lose his seat to a progressive challenger this election cycle. And he may not be the last.
Jun 3, 2022 / John Nichols
“Let Beto Speak”: Texans Desperately Need an Alternative to NRA Republicans “Let Beto Speak”: Texans Desperately Need an Alternative to NRA Republicans
Beto O’Rourke interrupted the state’s gun apologists on Wednesday, showing he knows exactly how to run for governor of a state plagued by mass shootings.
May 27, 2022 / John Nichols
Ruben Gallego’s Fury Over Uvalde Is Exactly Why He Must Challenge Sinema Ruben Gallego’s Fury Over Uvalde Is Exactly Why He Must Challenge Sinema
The Arizona Democrat spoke for a good many when he called out Republicans and Democrats after the massacre of 19 children and two teachers in Texas.
May 25, 2022 / John Nichols
Insurrectionist Doug Mastriano Should Be Barred From the Pennsylvania Ballot Insurrectionist Doug Mastriano Should Be Barred From the Pennsylvania Ballot
Details of Mastriano’s involvement with the coup attempt are overwhelming—and disqualify him under the 14th Amendment, argue constitutional lawyers.
May 23, 2022 / John Nichols
The School Board Culture War The School Board Culture War
Republicans are pushing national wedge issues to the local level, but smart progressives are beating them.
May 20, 2022 / Feature / John Nichols
Summer Lee Shows Progressive Ideals Can Overcome Corporate Smears Summer Lee Shows Progressive Ideals Can Overcome Corporate Smears
The Pennsylvanian is one of several progressives who are leading in key races nationwide, beating super PAC cash and centrist candidates.
May 18, 2022 / John Nichols
The Supreme Court Just Streamlined the Process for Bribing Senators The Supreme Court Just Streamlined the Process for Bribing Senators
Ted Cruz manufactured a case to upend anti-corruption provisions, and it worked.
May 17, 2022 / John Nichols