The Democratic Primary May Get Ugly, but It’s a Necessary Fight The Democratic Primary May Get Ugly, but It’s a Necessary Fight
The spat between Bernie Sanders and the Center for American Progress is a sign of things to come.
Apr 19, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage
Why Democratic Contenders Now Call for Abolishing the Electoral College Why Democratic Contenders Now Call for Abolishing the Electoral College
After the 2000 election, when Al Gore won the popular vote, Democrats were slow to respond, seeming to lack a basic sense of what was at stake. Not anymore.
Apr 8, 2019 / John Nichols
American Meritocracy Is a Myth American Meritocracy Is a Myth
Recent scandals in politics and higher education show how the rich perpetuate inequality in the US.
Apr 2, 2019 / Rajan Menon
What We Should Learn From the Mueller Report What We Should Learn From the Mueller Report
Mueller debunked claims of conspiracy with Russia, but the indictments and convictions resulting from his investigation should spur both Democrats and the media to focus on the ful...
Mar 28, 2019 / The Nation
New York State Can Lead the Country on Publicly Financed Elections New York State Can Lead the Country on Publicly Financed Elections
A broad-based coalition of labor, environmental, racial- and social-justice groups is making a critical push this week for doable and transformative reform.
Mar 26, 2019 / John Nichols
Elizabeth Warren Is Not Afraid of the Democrats Elizabeth Warren Is Not Afraid of the Democrats
The 2020 presidential candidate has a long track record of opposing lobbyists, billionaires, the Republicans—and her own party.
Feb 21, 2019 / Feature / George Zornick
This Is How AIPAC Really Works This Is How AIPAC Really Works
An AIPAC and Capitol Hill veteran explains the lobby’s tactics of reward and retribution.
Feb 14, 2019 / M.J. Rosenberg
What Ilhan Omar Said About AIPAC Was Right What Ilhan Omar Said About AIPAC Was Right
I’m ashamed to admit that endorsing AIPAC positions was all about the Benjamins for me and my candidate.
Feb 12, 2019 / Ady Barkan
Bernie Sanders Has a Plan to Tax the Rich That’s About As Radical as What Teddy Roosevelt Proposed Bernie Sanders Has a Plan to Tax the Rich That’s About As Radical as What Teddy Roosevelt Proposed
When the senator proposes a 77 percent tax on the value of an estate above $1 billion, he’s talking about renewing American values.
Feb 12, 2019 / John Nichols
Massive Democracy-Reform Legislation Gets Its Day In Congress Massive Democracy-Reform Legislation Gets Its Day In Congress
And Republican protectors of the crooked system went off the deep end.
Jan 29, 2019 / George Zornick