Democracy Over Disenfranchisement: High Court Blocks Voter ID in Wisconsin Democracy Over Disenfranchisement: High Court Blocks Voter ID in Wisconsin
In an emergency ruling, the Supreme Court puts "the rule of law ahead of the Scott Walker’s political gamesmanship.”
Oct 10, 2014 / John Nichols
Chris Christie Defends The ‘Great American’ Koch Brothers Chris Christie Defends The ‘Great American’ Koch Brothers
Yes, they’re the “premier princes of dark money,” but the governor’s cool with that.
Oct 8, 2014 / John Nichols
Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running
As she hits the 2014 campaign trail, the front-runner’s bustling schedule makes her 2016 intentions clear.
Oct 6, 2014 / John Nichols
EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: How the Koch Brothers Are Molding the Next Scott Walkers EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: How the Koch Brothers Are Molding the Next Scott Walkers
At a June, Koch-organized summit, Arizona Republican Doug Ducey begged billionaire favor by linking himself to the union-busting Wisconsinite and announcing, “I can't emphasize eno...
Oct 2, 2014 / John Nichols
Here’s What’s NOT the Matter With Kansas Here’s What’s NOT the Matter With Kansas
Feisty independent Greg Orman is polling well against GOP Senator Pat Roberts, a shill for Big Money in this reddest of red states.
Oct 1, 2014 / John Nichols
7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election 7 GOP Governors Who May Lose Re-Election
Their extremist policies have made them so vulnerable that corporate America is scrambling to save them.
Oct 1, 2014 / John Nichols
The Supreme Court That Made It Easier to Buy Elections Just Made It Harder for People to Vote in Them The Supreme Court That Made It Easier to Buy Elections Just Made It Harder for People to Vote in Them
Unfortunately, the High Court is focused on expanding the influence of billionaires, not voters.
Sep 30, 2014 / John Nichols
Barbara Lee Was Right in 2001. She’s Still Right Now. Barbara Lee Was Right in 2001. She’s Still Right Now.
Tuesday the Congresswoman called for “a full congressional debate and vote on any military action, as required by the Constitution.”
Sep 24, 2014 / John Nichols
Did the UK Media Push Scotland’s ‘No’ Vote? Did the UK Media Push Scotland’s ‘No’ Vote?
Scotland was closely divided on the issue of independence. But media cast a loud “no” vote.
Sep 19, 2014 / John Nichols
What the US Could Learn From Scotland’s Anti-Austerity Independence Vote What the US Could Learn From Scotland’s Anti-Austerity Independence Vote
Thursday’s independence referendum in Scotland offers a lesson on how to run a high-stakes, high-turnout election.
Sep 18, 2014 / John Nichols