Scott Walker’s Using John Mellencamp’s Music; Mellencamp is Not Amused Scott Walker’s Using John Mellencamp’s Music; Mellencamp is Not Amused
Wisconsin's anti-labor governor uses rocker's song "Small Town" at his first recall rally. Mellencamp responds with a pro-labor message.
Apr 12, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
The Fight for American Liberalism The Fight for American Liberalism
If their fortunes are ever to revive, liberals must find a way to recapture FDR’s militant and optimistic spirit.
Apr 11, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman
Republican Women in Denial Republican Women in Denial
A visit to the Republican Women's Club of New York to see Callista Gingrich suggests the GOP won’t fix its gender gap problem.
Building a Progressive Counterforce to ALEC Building a Progressive Counterforce to ALEC
Our democracy needs progressive leaders who govern in a way that makes people’s lives better.
Apr 11, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Rick Santorum Moved the GOP Primary to the Right How Rick Santorum Moved the GOP Primary to the Right
He revivified the religious right and pushed his opponents to extremes on a host of issues.
It’s Romney, the GOP Candidate Opposed by 59 Percent of Republicans It’s Romney, the GOP Candidate Opposed by 59 Percent of Republicans
Thanks to bruising competition from Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney is a far, far weaker candidate than he was in January.
Apr 10, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Romney Trying to Erase Primary Extremism Romney Trying to Erase Primary Extremism
Mitt and the GOP want to repair relations with women and Latinos. But they offer nothing of substance.
John Derbyshire, ‘National Review’ and Conservatives’ Race Problem John Derbyshire, ‘National Review’ and Conservatives’ Race Problem
A racist column got the pundit fired. But he is not the only right-wing pundit who uses racially inflammatory language.
Don’t Just Pressure ALEC’s Sponsors, Name and Shame ALEC Legislators Don’t Just Pressure ALEC’s Sponsors, Name and Shame ALEC Legislators
Now that corporations have begun to cut their ties with the American Legislative Exchange Council, citizens have a right and a responsibility to demand that elected state represent...
Apr 7, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education Why Romney Bashes Obama’s Harvard Education
Romney has deeper ties to Harvard than Obama. But since when does shameless pandering have to make sense?