Not an ‘Option’ But a Necessity: Investigate, Document and Censure Bush’s Wrongdoing Not an ‘Option’ But a Necessity: Investigate, Document and Censure Bush’s Wrongdoing
The ACLU and the Alliance for Justice are right: the Justice Department must respond to the former president's admitted violations of laws banning torture. But it should not s...
Nov 15, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Pelosi vs. Shuler: An Easy Call for Democrats Pelosi vs. Shuler: An Easy Call for Democrats
Conservative Blue Dog Democrat Heath Shuler is a terrible candidate to replace Nancy Pelosi for leader of House Democrats.
Nov 15, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Berman
Why Choose Clyburn as Democratic Whip? ‘He Will Not Apologize for Being a Progressive’ Why Choose Clyburn as Democratic Whip? ‘He Will Not Apologize for Being a Progressive’
In a race between two decent Democrats for House minority whip—the most critical leadership contest for the caucus—South Carolina's Jim Clyburn has the progressive reco...
Nov 11, 2010 / John Nichols
The Money & Media Election Complex The Money & Media Election Complex
Unchecked by campaign finance regulation, unchallenged by a journalism sufficient to expose abuses, a nearly unbeatable force opposed progressives in 2010.
Nov 10, 2010 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney
An Agenda for the Lame-Duck Congress An Agenda for the Lame-Duck Congress
Democrats should respond to the election results by getting things done for the American people.
Nov 10, 2010 / Editorial / The Editors
After Midterms, Top Reporters Stress GOP, Not Tea Party After Midterms, Top Reporters Stress GOP, Not Tea Party
New data reveals how top political reporters are framing the midterm results in recent questions and press conferences.
Nov 9, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Melber
Pelosi Owes Democrats More Than a Tweet Pelosi Owes Democrats More Than a Tweet
The soon-to-be-former House speaker owes Democrats an explanation of why she should be minority leader—and what she thinks she can accomplish in the role.
Nov 9, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Deepak Bhargava and Gara LaMarche on Fighting Corporate Influence Deepak Bhargava and Gara LaMarche on Fighting Corporate Influence
Could a combination of philanthropy and social justice advocacy help progressives overcome the influence of corporate money to achieve real change?
Nov 5, 2010 / Video / The Atlantic Philanthropies
The Fall (and Rise?) of Christine O’Donnell The Fall (and Rise?) of Christine O’Donnell
The Tea Party candidate was never a contender, but her supporters—who rallied around her slogan of “I’m You”—aren’t going away.
Nov 5, 2010 / JoAnn Wypijewski
Stand and Fight Stand and Fight
Conventional wisdom says Republicans made gains in the midterms because Obama tried to do too much and was too liberal. Wrong.
Nov 4, 2010 / Editorial / The Editors