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 / 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 / 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 / John Nichols
Purging the Legacy of Dictatorship From Chile’s Constitution Purging the Legacy of Dictatorship From Chile’s Constitution
Marca Tu Voto AC, a citizens’ group, is spearheading the national effort to overhaul Chile’s 1980 constitution.
Jan 21, 2014 / Alisa Solomon
Christie’s Access Lane Onto the Presidential Trail Gets Gridlocked Christie’s Access Lane Onto the Presidential Trail Gets Gridlocked
Revelations about how his aides and allies played retribution politics reinforce concerns about the Republican governor's presidential prospects.
Jan 8, 2014 / John Nichols
The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold
Will 2014 be the year of the liberal moment?
Jan 3, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed
A challenge to North Carolina’s sweeping new voting restrictions will be heard in court next summer.
Dec 12, 2013 / Ari Berman
Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’ Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’
In a speech Wednesday, the President said economic inequality will be "the defining challenge" of his remaining time in office.
Dec 4, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts
The Ohio legislature is once again passing new restrictions to make it harder to vote.
Dec 4, 2013 / Ari Berman
Don’t Be Fooled: Scott Walker Is No Reformer Don’t Be Fooled: Scott Walker Is No Reformer
Despite all the spin about his “reform-minded” independence, the 2016 contender is a entirely predictable political careerist.
Nov 26, 2013 / John Nichols