Wisconsin’s Recall Wisconsin’s Recall
In the June 5 recall election to unseat Gov. Scott Walker and his cronies, grassroots activists are fighting millions in corporate cash.
May 16, 2012 / Editorial / John Nichols
Reality Bites Republicans Reality Bites Republicans
Political watchdogs like PolitiFact and the Washington Post's "Fact-Checker" are accused of favoring Democrats—but it is the facts themselves that have a liberal bi...
May 16, 2012 / Editorial / Chris Mooney
Anti-Intellectualism From Arizona to Michigan Anti-Intellectualism From Arizona to Michigan
From the ethnic studies ban to firings over Travyon Martin, a strange hostility toward progressive education is emerging.
May 16, 2012 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Will John McCain Save Campaign Finance Reform? Will John McCain Save Campaign Finance Reform?
The Arizona Senator says he wants to help Democrats pass a major reform bill, but how serious is he?
May 16, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
RNC Goes All In to Defend Wisconsin’s Walker, but Where’s the DNC? RNC Goes All In to Defend Wisconsin’s Walker, but Where’s the DNC?
More than 100,000 activists petition Democratic National Committee to match the massive commitment by GOP corporate interests to defend the anti-labor governor.
May 16, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Robert Scheer: How JP Morgan Chase Lost Its $2 Billion Gamble Robert Scheer: How JP Morgan Chase Lost Its $2 Billion Gamble
JP Morgan Chase’s recent $2 billion loss has intensified calls for financial regulation.
May 16, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Romney’s Cowardly Speech on the Deficit Romney’s Cowardly Speech on the Deficit
Mitt says he will lead on debt reduction, but he avoids saying how.
Did Obama Endorse Gay Marriage for Political Reasons? Good. Did Obama Endorse Gay Marriage for Political Reasons? Good.
Many Americans think the president came out for gay marriage for political motivations. That could be a good thing.
May 15, 2012 / Blog / Ari Melber
Sherrod Brown Held Corporations Accountable, Now They’re Spending Millions to Unseat Him Sherrod Brown Held Corporations Accountable, Now They’re Spending Millions to Unseat Him
Senator Sherrod Brown has been a leader in taking on the big banks, and now the Chamber of Commerce is retaliating.
May 15, 2012 / Zaid Jilani