A Make-or-Break Moment for Democracy A Make-or-Break Moment for Democracy
President Obama's endorsement of super-PAC money may be the only way to roll back Citizens United.
Feb 14, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Video: Activists Bathe the Supreme Court in Dollar Signs Video: Activists Bathe the Supreme Court in Dollar Signs
The Supreme Court lit with dollar signs.
Feb 7, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders
Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’ Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’
The former "killer lobbyist" and convicted felon explains that although it will be difficult, the system he exploited must be changed.
Jan 25, 2012 / Audio / The Nation
What if ‘Citizens United’ Actually United the Citizens? What if ‘Citizens United’ Actually United the Citizens?
A week full of progressives victories—SOPA, Keystone and Wisconsin recall efforts—bring great reminders about the long game of organizing.
Jan 20, 2012 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue
Dump ‘Citizens United’! Dump ‘Citizens United’!
We need a constitutional amendment to stem the flood of corporate money that’s poisoning our democracy.
Jan 18, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors
After ‘Citizens United’: The Attack of the Super PACs After ‘Citizens United’: The Attack of the Super PACs
These new political monsters have let loose an avalanche of scorched-earth, negative campaign ads—and enriched TV stations in the process.
Jan 18, 2012 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney
Let’s Get Congress Working Let’s Get Congress Working
It’s time to tackle the root problem: subservience to corporate and financial powers.
Jan 18, 2012 / Feature / James Lardner
Jack Abramoff on Lobbying: ‘Look, This Is Bribery’ Jack Abramoff on Lobbying: ‘Look, This Is Bribery’
Notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff explains what separates the most successful lobbyists from the rest.
Jan 17, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’ Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’
As we approach the second anniversary of the disastrous Citizens United decision, a court case in Montana sets up the first direct challenge to the ruling.
Jan 17, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Corporate Profits Up. Taxes Not. Corporate Profits Up. Taxes Not.
Corporate profits rose to a record $1.97 trillion in the third quarter of 2011. Corporate income tax payments did not. But it's not a matter of “Honey, I Shrunk Corporate Tax...
Jan 6, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders