John Nichols: Will Herman Cain’s Fundraising Scandal Undermine His Campaign? John Nichols: Will Herman Cain’s Fundraising Scandal Undermine His Campaign?
Cain’s campaign has been accused of accepting nearly $40,000 in campaign donations from Prosperity USA, a Wisconsin, a nonprofit co-founded by Cain's chief of staff, Mark Blo...
Nov 2, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Rick Perry, God and Me: When I Got the Call Rick Perry, God and Me: When I Got the Call
God called me one night and asked me to run for president. He almost talked me into it.
Nov 2, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Herman Cain, David Koch, Scott Walker, Paul Ryan & the Smoking Man Herman Cain, David Koch, Scott Walker, Paul Ryan & the Smoking Man
Mark Block helped elect Scott Walker and promoted Paul Ryan’s assault on seniors. Now his own history of political wrongdoing is being exposed.
Nov 2, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Santorum Campaigns on His Disabled Daughter but Opposes Disability Rights Santorum Campaigns on His Disabled Daughter but Opposes Disability Rights
Rick Santorum, father of a disabled child, would be a terrible president for people with disabilities.
Herman Cain’s Next Scandal: His Smoking Campaign Manager Herman Cain’s Next Scandal: His Smoking Campaign Manager
Mark Block, who is all over the media defending his boss against allegations of sexual harassment, has his own scandal-plagued past.
Nov 1, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Conservative Media Say the Sexual Harassment Claim Against Cain Is an Attack From the Left Conservative Media Say the Sexual Harassment Claim Against Cain Is an Attack From the Left
What happens when a nonpartisan newspaper reveals unflattering information about a Republican?
Ari Berman: Paul Ryan Is a ‘Class Warrior for the Wealthy’ Ari Berman: Paul Ryan Is a ‘Class Warrior for the Wealthy’
Paul Ryan doesn't have his facts straight when it comes to our nation's widening class divide.
Oct 31, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Is Occupy Wall Street Responsible for a New York Crime Wave? Is Occupy Wall Street Responsible for a New York Crime Wave?
Conservatives are trying to blame the protests for every shooting in New York City.
Nine Questions for Herman Cain Nine Questions for Herman Cain
It’s time we took Herman Cain seriously and interrogated his unserious plans and assertions.
A Reality Check on Teen Sex A Reality Check on Teen Sex
New York City’s new sex ed curriculum is based on real evidence: very young teens are having sex, and need to know how to stay safe.
Oct 26, 2011 / Blog / Dana Goldstein