Nothing Scares Putin More Than Informed Russians Nothing Scares Putin More Than Informed Russians
The Russian anti-war movement is powered by information, so Putin is attacking independent media.
Mar 9, 2022 / John Nichols
Democratic Insiders Keep Bashing Progressives, but Progressives Keep Winning Key Elections Democratic Insiders Keep Bashing Progressives, but Progressives Keep Winning Key Elections
A trio of Texas congressional primaries saw progressives gain traction in the state.
Mar 3, 2022 / John Nichols
Exclusive: Rashida Tlaib Wants Biden to Finish Building Back Better Exclusive: Rashida Tlaib Wants Biden to Finish Building Back Better
In an exclusive interview ahead of her remarks tonight, the Michigan Democrat said people are counting on Biden to get Build Back Better done.
Mar 1, 2022 / John Nichols
Texas Democrats Are Out to Prove “Medicare for All” Is a Winning Issue Texas Democrats Are Out to Prove “Medicare for All” Is a Winning Issue
Top contenders in the state’s primary on Tuesday, Jessica Cisneros and Greg Casar argue that after the bitter experience of the past two years, a single-payer health care system is...
Feb 28, 2022 / John Nichols
Putin’s Not the “Genius”—Russia’s Anti-War Protesters Are Putin’s Not the “Genius”—Russia’s Anti-War Protesters Are
Trump may celebrate the strongman. But real strength is being shown on the streets of the Russian cities, where anti-war protesters gather.
Feb 25, 2022 / John Nichols
Any US Military Involvement in Ukraine Needs Congressional Approval Any US Military Involvement in Ukraine Needs Congressional Approval
House members sent an urgent reminder to the White House Tuesday that the president needs authorization from Congress before involving US armed forces in the conflict.
Feb 23, 2022 / John Nichols
The Dirty Secret of Inflation: Corporations Are Jacking Up Prices and Profits The Dirty Secret of Inflation: Corporations Are Jacking Up Prices and Profits
Democrats are failing to speak to the realities of the economic moment—and it could cost them in the midterms.
Feb 21, 2022 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders’s Smart Take on NATO, Ukraine, and Diplomatic Options Bernie Sanders’s Smart Take on NATO, Ukraine, and Diplomatic Options
“A simplistic refusal to recognize the complex roots of the tensions in the region undermines the ability of negotiators to reach a peaceful resolution,” said the Vermont senator.
Feb 15, 2022 / John Nichols
Honoring Shirley Chisholm and the History She Made 50 Years Ago Honoring Shirley Chisholm and the History She Made 50 Years Ago
“It was because of Shirley Chisholm, I am, and because of Shirley Chisholm, Kamala Harris is,” said Representative Barbara Lee in a tribute to the trailblazing visionary.
Feb 14, 2022 / John Nichols
Congressional Staffers Are Organizing a Much-Needed Union Congressional Staffers Are Organizing a Much-Needed Union
Members of Congress need to activate key provisions of the Congressional Accountability Act for the organizing effort to move forward.
Feb 11, 2022 / John Nichols