Governments Abroad Are Shaping Our Foreign Policy in Broad Daylight Governments Abroad Are Shaping Our Foreign Policy in Broad Daylight
Countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been influencing Washington through lobbyists, think tanks, journalists, and academia—and it’s all perfectly legal.
Nov 13, 2019 / Benjamin Freeman and Ryan Summers
The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot
As presidential contenders wade into Tuesday’s state and local elections, the Vermont senator focused on races that highlight big issues and ideas.
Nov 5, 2019 / John Nichols
I Don’t Want ‘The New York Times’ to Join the Resistance. I Want It to Tell the Truth. I Don’t Want ‘The New York Times’ to Join the Resistance. I Want It to Tell the Truth.
I’m not trying to drive a boycott. I’m trying to get the paper of record to listen.
Aug 16, 2019 / Joan Walsh
Behind Oregon’s GOP Walkout Is a Sordid Story of Corporate Cash Behind Oregon’s GOP Walkout Is a Sordid Story of Corporate Cash
Industry and belligerence won out over climate legislation.
Jun 28, 2019 / Zoë Carpenter
Buttigieg Got the ‘Priorities’ Question Right: Start by Fixing Our Democracy Buttigieg Got the ‘Priorities’ Question Right: Start by Fixing Our Democracy
While other candidates raised urgent issues in the second debate, the South Bend mayor spoke of the structural reforms desperately needed to address them.
Jun 28, 2019 / John Nichols
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