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Magna Carta Said No Man Is Above the Law, but What About Corporations? Magna Carta Said No Man Is Above the Law, but What About Corporations?

Celebrate the great charter of liberty by amending the US Constitution on behalf of democracy.

Jun 15, 2015 / John Nichols

Will Jeb Bush Get Away With His ‘Scheme’ to Skirt Campaign Finance Rules?

Will Jeb Bush Get Away With His ‘Scheme’ to Skirt Campaign Finance Rules? Will Jeb Bush Get Away With His ‘Scheme’ to Skirt Campaign Finance Rules?

Campaign finance watchdogs have asked the Justice Department to investigate whether the unofficial presidential candidate is illegally coordinating with a super PAC.

May 27, 2015 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

How the Money Primary Is Undermining Voting Rights

How the Money Primary Is Undermining Voting Rights How the Money Primary Is Undermining Voting Rights

Fifty years ago, African-Americans were denied the right to vote. Now the vast majority of Americans are being denied the rightful value of their vote.

May 19, 2015 / Feature / Ari Berman

6 Degrees of Separation Between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton

6 Degrees of Separation Between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton 6 Degrees of Separation Between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton

The very different candidates for the Democratic nomination have a lot to debate.

Apr 30, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

David Koch on the 2016 GOP Nominee: ‘It Should Be Scott Walker.’ But…

David Koch on the 2016 GOP Nominee: ‘It Should Be Scott Walker.’ But… David Koch on the 2016 GOP Nominee: ‘It Should Be Scott Walker.’ But…

The Kochs adore Walker, but there’s a problem. He polls poorly against Clinton—even in his home state.

Apr 21, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform

Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform

The Democratic front-runner would be wise to go all in for this necessary reform.

Apr 14, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next?

Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next? Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next?

Progressive groups are hoping to decouple Democrats from Wall Street by pushing a pledge to give up Wall Street donations.

Apr 9, 2015 / Blog / George Zornick

Once Upon a Time, Politics Existed in a Place Called America

Once Upon a Time, Politics Existed in a Place Called America Once Upon a Time, Politics Existed in a Place Called America

The flood of money into Washington has changed all that.

Apr 2, 2015 / The Nation

It’s Not Too Late: Save Democracy By Amending the Constitution

It’s Not Too Late: Save Democracy By Amending the Constitution It’s Not Too Late: Save Democracy By Amending the Constitution

Corporations are not people, money is not speech, and votes must matter more than billionaires’ dollars.

Mar 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary

Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary

As Republicans beg for the favor of the oligarchs, the Vermont Senator challenges billionaire politics.

Jan 24, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

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