New Hope for New Haven, Connecticut New Hope for New Haven, Connecticut
A progressive labor slate has won a historic legislative victory, overturning the traditional Democratic machine.
Obama Bully-Pulpits Romney Obama Bully-Pulpits Romney
A strong State of the Union address outlines plenty of important themes. But above all, it hits a prospective opponent where he is weakest.
Jan 25, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
The Problem With Mitt Romney’s Tax Rate The Problem With Mitt Romney’s Tax Rate
It's not Romney’s fault that he pays lower taxes than cops and teachers. It’s his fault that he wants to keep it that way.
Confessions of a Recovering Weapons Addict Confessions of a Recovering Weapons Addict
Weapons manufacturing in America is still going strong, even if the wisdom or morality of arms deals is rarely discussed.
Jan 24, 2012 / William J. Astore
Anti-Labor Zealot Mitch Daniels to Give GOP SOTU Response Anti-Labor Zealot Mitch Daniels to Give GOP SOTU Response
The Indiana governor is leading the fight to roll back protections for workers. Tonight he’ll be the face of the Republican party when he replies to Obama’s State of t...
Jan 24, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s Radical Vision for America’s Future Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s Radical Vision for America’s Future
What do liberals think of the Republican race for the presidential nomination?
Jan 23, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Fracking Gets Its Own Occupy Movement Fracking Gets Its Own Occupy Movement
Widespread resistance to natural gas fracking is rising above New York's Marcellus Shale.
Jan 23, 2012 / Ellen Cantarow
Finally, An Honest Voice Enters the GOP Race: AFSCME Finally, An Honest Voice Enters the GOP Race: AFSCME
More than 40 percent of Republicans disagree with GOP union-bashing. Labor's smart campaigning against Gingrich and Romney could influence Florida voting—in January, and...
Jan 21, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Katrina vanden Heuvel and The Young Turks: Mobilizing Against Corporations Katrina vanden Heuvel and The Young Turks: Mobilizing Against Corporations
How can Americans overturn corporate influence in government?
Jan 20, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
John Nichols: Governor Walker Is a Desperate Candidate John Nichols: Governor Walker Is a Desperate Candidate
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says that if he fails to win reelection, the right’s anitlabor push may fall apart.
Jan 20, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room