What Would Bernie Do? What Would Bernie Do?
It’s time to look past the Democratic Party for a truly progressive agenda.
Oct 23, 2014 / William Greider
Did Elizabeth Warren Just Change Her Tune on Running for President? Did Elizabeth Warren Just Change Her Tune on Running for President?
This time, the populist hero appears to push the door open to a presidential run.
Oct 22, 2014 / George Zornick
Why GOP Control of the Senate Would Be a Disaster Why GOP Control of the Senate Would Be a Disaster
The Republican wrecking crew would hurt workers, women, minorities and the environment.
Oct 22, 2014 / The Editors
Secretive, Deep-Pocketed Shadow Campaigns Pervade Midterms Secretive, Deep-Pocketed Shadow Campaigns Pervade Midterms
Campaign-finance operations have mutated at a frightening pace each successive election since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision—and this year may represent t...
Oct 22, 2014 / George Zornick
Can Rick Weiland Win in South Dakota? Can Rick Weiland Win in South Dakota?
The Democratic Senate candidate's prairie populism has made him competitive in this red state.
Oct 22, 2014 / John Nichols
Hillary’s Nightmare? Hillary’s Nightmare?
Jim Webb raises deep questions about US militarism.
Oct 22, 2014 / William Greider
How Mitch McConnell Is Bending Every Last Campaign Finance Rule How Mitch McConnell Is Bending Every Last Campaign Finance Rule
Post–Citizens United, candidates aren’t supposed to coordinate with “outside” spending groups—but even that minimal restriction isn’t being enforced.
The Tar Sands Pipeline of Politics The Tar Sands Pipeline of Politics
Corporations have directed a gusher of money to climate-change deniers in Congress.
Oct 21, 2014 / Feature / Steve Brodner
Here’s Something Your State Can Do to Fight Corporate Money in Politics Here’s Something Your State Can Do to Fight Corporate Money in Politics
Law professor and State Senator Jamie Raskin is planning on introducing a bill that could put a dent in corporations’ ability to influence our elections.
Oct 21, 2014 / NationAction
Why Black Women Are the Voting Bloc to Watch in the Midterms Why Black Women Are the Voting Bloc to Watch in the Midterms
It may be tough to get voters enthused about midterm elections, but organizers working to get black women to the polls are determined.
Oct 17, 2014 / Dani McClain