Texas Voter-ID Law Reinstated Texas Voter-ID Law Reinstated
We’ll stop them for the documents they lack, And then we’ll try to get the poll tax back.
Oct 15, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan In North Carolina, Populist Mobilization Buoys Democrat Kay Hagan
The populist mobilization Moral Mondays has worked to register and inspire voters, and given a boost to NC Democrat Kay Hagan.
Oct 14, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong
Wisconsin's governor refuses to act on behalf of low-wage workers.
Oct 14, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Democracy Over Disenfranchisement: High Court Blocks Voter ID in Wisconsin Democracy Over Disenfranchisement: High Court Blocks Voter ID in Wisconsin
In an emergency ruling, the Supreme Court puts "the rule of law ahead of the Scott Walker’s political gamesmanship.”
Oct 10, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
The Elephant in the Room With Leon Panetta The Elephant in the Room With Leon Panetta
The former defense secretary has close ties to Hillary’s shadow campaign, and his criticisms are awfully convenient for her.
Oct 9, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
The Supreme Court Approves the Country’s Worst Voting Restrictions in North Carolina The Supreme Court Approves the Country’s Worst Voting Restrictions in North Carolina
The country’s worst voter suppression law is now in effect for the midterms.
Oct 9, 2014 / Blog / Ari Berman
Chris Christie Defends The ‘Great American’ Koch Brothers Chris Christie Defends The ‘Great American’ Koch Brothers
Yes, they’re the “premier princes of dark money,” but the governor’s cool with that.
Oct 8, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Why Can’t Republican Candidates Say Whether They Want Boots on the Ground? Why Can’t Republican Candidates Say Whether They Want Boots on the Ground?
Republicans are criticizing Obama for an unclear strategy, but won’t answer this key question.
Oct 8, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
Shelf Life Shelf Life
How did “one person, one vote” become the rule for statehouses across the country?
Oct 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Peter C. Baker
Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running Hillary Clinton’s Midterm Schedule Makes It Clear: She’s Running
As she hits the 2014 campaign trail, the front-runner’s bustling schedule makes her 2016 intentions clear.
Oct 6, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols