A Stunning Victory Against the NRA in Wisconsin A Stunning Victory Against the NRA in Wisconsin
A key election result suggests that the gun lobby’s influence may be waning in critical swing states.
Apr 4, 2018 / John Nichols
Incredible! Now Scott Walker Wants to Abolish a Statewide Elected Office Incredible! Now Scott Walker Wants to Abolish a Statewide Elected Office
The antidemocratic governor wants to eliminate the Office of State Treasurer, and with it another potential check and balance on his authority.
Mar 30, 2018 / John Nichols
How a Small City Is Taking on the Big Power of Dark Money How a Small City Is Taking on the Big Power of Dark Money
Dispatches from the Urban Resistance, from Tempe to Nashville and beyond.
Mar 30, 2018 / Jimmy Tobias
Scott Walker Is Finally Forced to Call Special Elections in Wisconsin Scott Walker Is Finally Forced to Call Special Elections in Wisconsin
Public outcry and legal action prevented an out-of-control Republican governor from dismantling democracy.
Mar 29, 2018 / John Nichols
If Trump Fires Mueller, He Just Might Get Away With It If Trump Fires Mueller, He Just Might Get Away With It
The country has become increasingly polarized on Russiagate—and Republicans have more to fear from their Trump-supporting base than from Democratic challengers.
Mar 29, 2018 / Bob Dreyfuss
What Can Democrats Learn From Robert F. Kennedy’s Presidential Campaign? What Can Democrats Learn From Robert F. Kennedy’s Presidential Campaign?
Liberals need to find a way to appeal to white working-class voters without betraying their principles.
Mar 28, 2018 / Column / Eric Alterman
Power Needs to Be Restored to Internet Users Power Needs to Be Restored to Internet Users
The problem is bigger than Facebook.
Mar 28, 2018 / Micah L. Sifry
Unproven Allegations Against Trump and Putin Are Risking Nuclear War Unproven Allegations Against Trump and Putin Are Risking Nuclear War
“Russiagate” and the Skirpal affair have escalated dangers inherent in the new Cold War beyond those of the preceding one.
Mar 28, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
In Kenya, Election Manipulation Is a Matter of Life and Death In Kenya, Election Manipulation Is a Matter of Life and Death
Social media amplify the threat posed by Cambridge Analytica and the rest of Africa’s secretive political-consulting industry.
Mar 28, 2018 / Nanjala Nyabola
Scott Walker Is Trying To Dismantle Democracy in Wisconsin Scott Walker Is Trying To Dismantle Democracy in Wisconsin
Instead of following an order to call special elections to fill vacant legislative seats, the governor wants a new law that says they can be left empty for a year.
Mar 27, 2018 / John Nichols