Forty Years Later, We’re Still Fighting ‘Eisenstadt v. Baird’ Forty Years Later, We’re Still Fighting ‘Eisenstadt v. Baird’
Rush Limbaugh's anti-contraception tirade targeted a single woman. Would he have had done the same if Sandra Fluke had been married?
Mar 20, 2012 / Jonathan D. Moreno and Frances Kissling
Romney Joins Gas Price Pander Romney Joins Gas Price Pander
Mitt says his opponents “don't understand the economy.” Neither does he.
Will Running to the Right Hurt Romney? Will Running to the Right Hurt Romney?
Pundits say Mitt has damaged his brand among women and Latinos. Not so fast.
The Power of Recalls in Wisconsin The Power of Recalls in Wisconsin
The resignation of a Republican state Senator robs Scott Walker of complete control of state government. Looming recalls could bring even more dramatic change.
Mar 17, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
For Women’s Rights, Another Round of Defensive Victories For Women’s Rights, Another Round of Defensive Victories
Let’s use this moment not only to defend what we have but demand what we don’t.
Mar 15, 2012 / Blog / Emily Douglas
Workers and Reproductive Rights Under Attack in Arizona Workers and Reproductive Rights Under Attack in Arizona
A bill in Arizona would require women who want contraception coverage to prove that they are taking it for reasons other than pregnancy prevention.
Mar 15, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Can Harsh Voter ID Laws Threaten Democracy? A Judge Says ‘Yes’ Can Harsh Voter ID Laws Threaten Democracy? A Judge Says ‘Yes’
A ruling overturning Wisconsin's tough voter ID law says: “A government that undermines the very foundation of its existence—the people’s inherent, pre-constitut...
Mar 15, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Romney and Santorum: Two Faces of GOP Capitalism Romney and Santorum: Two Faces of GOP Capitalism
There may be tension but there isn’t a class war within the Republican Party, because they’re all on the same side.
Mar 14, 2012 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge
Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit Gritty Defeats Highlight Romney’s Authenticity Deficit
The “weak front-runner” has an authenticity deficit. It crushed him in Alabama and Mississippi. And it’s not just a Southern problem.
Mar 14, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Goodbye Gingrich Goodbye Gingrich
Losing Mississippi and Alabama spells the end Gingrich’s campaign—and his relevance.