McConnell: “Courting Wall Street Bankers for Political Money” McConnell: “Courting Wall Street Bankers for Political Money”
There is much to criticize about Dodd's bill. But pay-to-play Senator Mitch McConnell is just reading Wall Street talking points.
Apr 19, 2010 / John Nichols
Sarah Strangelove: ‘We like Being a Dominant Superpower’ Sarah Strangelove: ‘We like Being a Dominant Superpower’
Unlike Obama, and Reagan, she celebrates power for the sake of power.
Apr 18, 2010 / John Nichols
Healthcare Bill Needs Reforms Healthcare Bill Needs Reforms
John Nichols explains why he is excited about the possibilities for progressive reform to the healthcare bill.
Apr 16, 2010 / John Nichols
Will SEC Crackdown on Goldman Spur Senate Action? Will SEC Crackdown on Goldman Spur Senate Action?
Bernie Sanders is right: Fraud charges against Goldman Sachs are to be applauded. But now Senate must pass real financial servives reform.
Apr 16, 2010 / John Nichols
Proof That Opening Debates to 3rd Parties Matters Proof That Opening Debates to 3rd Parties Matters
Former Nation intern Nick Clegg shakes up British politics with a remarkable performance on national TV.
Apr 16, 2010 / John Nichols
Noted. Noted.
David Cole on Dawn Johnsen, Greg Kaufmann on Stephen Friedman's windfall profits and Clarissa A. León on Islam Siddiqui, "pesticide pusher"
Apr 15, 2010 / David Cole, John Nichols, Greg Kaufmann, and Clarissa A. León
Bad Brew: What’s Become of Tea Party Populism? Bad Brew: What’s Become of Tea Party Populism?
Why is a movement rooted in anger at bank bailouts welcoming DC insiders and Wall Street pawns as rally speakers?
Apr 14, 2010 / John Nichols
What Bart Stupak Got Right What Bart Stupak Got Right
The congressman deserved criticism for manipulating the health care debate. But his anti-corporate and anti-war stances, among others, will be missed.
Apr 12, 2010 / John Nichols
Justice Stevens, Senior Liberal, Will Leave High Court Justice Stevens, Senior Liberal, Will Leave High Court
A bold and unapologetic guardian of the Constitution and the rule of law will step down, making way for Obama to appoint a replacement.
Apr 9, 2010 / John Nichols
Going Postal in the Digital Era Going Postal in the Digital Era
An essential instrument of democracy, the Postal Service should be reimagined--not shrunk.
Apr 8, 2010 / Feature / John Nichols