Where Have All the Lobbyists Gone? Where Have All the Lobbyists Gone?
On paper, the influence-peddling business is drying up. But lobbying money is flooding into Washington, DC, like never before. What’s going on?
What’s Next for the Moral Monday Movement? What’s Next for the Moral Monday Movement?
This multiracial, multi-issue progressive coalition is not only remobilizing in North Carolina—its model of activism is now spreading all over the South.
Feb 19, 2014 / Feature / Ari Berman
Rand Paul Is Wrong: Why the GOP Should Be Moving Backward, Not Forward Rand Paul Is Wrong: Why the GOP Should Be Moving Backward, Not Forward
If Republicans want to be more appealing, they should return to their roots as a party that put “the man (and woman) before the dollar.”
Feb 18, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Chris Christie’s Money-Strewn Path to 2016 Chris Christie’s Money-Strewn Path to 2016
In Chicago, the New Jersey governor tries to appeal to both mainstream conservatives and the Tea Party.
Feb 13, 2014 / The Christie Watch / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy
Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on what's wrong with how the media covers the primary.
Feb 11, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Meet the Happy (Class) Warrior: Joe Biden Tries Out a 2016 Persona Meet the Happy (Class) Warrior: Joe Biden Tries Out a 2016 Persona
Talking up Pope Francis and unions, the veep lays down his marker.
Feb 10, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
The IRS Swings on Dark Money but Misses the Target The IRS Swings on Dark Money but Misses the Target
New IRS regulations for 501(c)(4) groups may damage the ability of everyday Americans to have an impact on the political process.
Feb 7, 2014 / Nan Aron
Why Now Is the Time to Reform How We Elect the President Why Now Is the Time to Reform How We Elect the President
The power brokers of both parties are already busy trying to shut down debate and shut out alternatives for 2016.
Feb 5, 2014 / Editorial / The Editors
Chris Christie’s 2016 Access Lane Has Been Closed Chris Christie’s 2016 Access Lane Has Been Closed
Now that a key player in New Jersey’s bridge scandal is challenging the governor's defenses, Christie is in for a long hard ride at home—not a presidential ca...
Jan 31, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
The Infrastructure of American Democracy Is Dysfunctional The Infrastructure of American Democracy Is Dysfunctional
A presidential commission has proposed steps to make registering and voting easier. But it does not address the crisis of exceptionally low turnout.
Jan 23, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols