Political Ideologies

New Deal Liberalism Lives On

New Deal Liberalism Lives On New Deal Liberalism Lives On

Don’t despair that a stalwart New Deal liberal is retiring; celebrate the arrival of a new generation of populist movements and the ascendant wing of the Democratic Party.

Sep 24, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Does the Most Effective Birth Control Cost an Entire Month’s Wages?

Why Does the Most Effective Birth Control Cost an Entire Month’s Wages? Why Does the Most Effective Birth Control Cost an Entire Month’s Wages?

Long-acting reversible contraceptives could revolutionize reproductive healthcare—if only politicians would get out of the way.

Sep 15, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

Steven Salaita, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic Freedom

Steven Salaita, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic Freedom Steven Salaita, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic Freedom

Either neither of them have a place on college campuses, or both do. 

Sep 15, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Are Campaigns to Raise the Minimum Wage Really ‘Recruitment Ground for Fascism’?

Are Campaigns to Raise the Minimum Wage Really ‘Recruitment Ground for Fascism’? Are Campaigns to Raise the Minimum Wage Really ‘Recruitment Ground for Fascism’?

One Koch brothers strategist thinks so.

Sep 11, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Meet ‘the Elizabeth Warren Wing of the Democratic Party’

Meet ‘the Elizabeth Warren Wing of the Democratic Party’ Meet ‘the Elizabeth Warren Wing of the Democratic Party’

A new crop of progressive populists is winning primaries across the nation and challenging Clintonian orthodoxy.

Sep 9, 2014 / John Nichols

What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality?

What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality? What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality?

An ad that embraces same-sex marriage signals the change in our politics.

Sep 9, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

Mitch McConnell’s 47% Moment

Mitch McConnell’s 47% Moment Mitch McConnell’s 47% Moment

In remarks made at a secret Koch donor conference and leaked to The Nation, the Senate minority leader doubles down on obstructionism and crony capitalism.

Sep 3, 2014 / Editorial / The Editors

Alison Lundergan Grimes: Secret Koch Conference Recording Is Mitch McConnell’s ‘47 Percent Moment’

Alison Lundergan Grimes: Secret Koch Conference Recording Is Mitch McConnell’s ‘47 Percent Moment’ Alison Lundergan Grimes: Secret Koch Conference Recording Is Mitch McConnell’s ‘47 Percent Moment’

McConnell and his opponent respond to secret recordings—obtained by the The Nation—of McConnell speaking to a roomful of millionaires and billionaires.

Aug 28, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room

A Kentucky Objection to McConnell’s Pandering to Millionaires and Billionaires

A Kentucky Objection to McConnell’s Pandering to Millionaires and Billionaires A Kentucky Objection to McConnell’s Pandering to Millionaires and Billionaires

A secret tape of a senator at a Koch brothers event becomes an issue in a key Senate race.

Aug 28, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

When Dick Cheney Swatted an ‘Annoying Mosquito’ Named Paul Ryan

When Dick Cheney Swatted an ‘Annoying Mosquito’ Named Paul Ryan When Dick Cheney Swatted an ‘Annoying Mosquito’ Named Paul Ryan

Ryan still doesn’t get that attacking Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid is political nonstarter.

Aug 21, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

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