So Much for Democracy: Wisconsin GOP Opens Discussion of Expelling Dem Legislators Who Oppose Anti-Union Bill So Much for Democracy: Wisconsin GOP Opens Discussion of Expelling Dem Legislators Who Oppose Anti-Union Bill
Desperate to Governor Scott Walker's proposal to strip public-sector unions of collective-bargaining rights, Republican legislative leader starts talking of expelling Democrats who...
Mar 3, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
The GOP’s Campaign to Keep Women at Home The GOP’s Campaign to Keep Women at Home
Under the guise of deficit reduction, Republicans intend to not only nix family planning services but also steer women away from the workforce with compulsory motherhood.
Mar 3, 2011 / Audio / Press Room
Madisonian Democracy Madisonian Democracy
The spirit of democratic protest, so vibrant across the Middle East, has been kindled here in Middle America.
Mar 3, 2011 / Editorial / The Editors
Noted. Noted.
Carmel DeAmicis on pizzas for protesters, Molly O'Toole on solidarity rallies and Judith Friedlander on Hungary's crackdown on media
Mar 3, 2011 / Editorial / Various Contributors
The Spirit of Wisconsin The Spirit of Wisconsin
How Scott Walker’s unionbusting spurred a popular uprising.
Mar 3, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols
In the Age of WikiLeaks, the End of Secrecy? In the Age of WikiLeaks, the End of Secrecy?
For a healthy democracy, transparency is the best medicine.
Mar 3, 2011 / Feature / Micah L. Sifry
In Its Crusade Against Choice, Has the GOP Gone Too Far? In Its Crusade Against Choice, Has the GOP Gone Too Far?
Not content with depriving women of reproductive healthcare, House Republicans want to starve them and their children too.
Mar 3, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The War on Women’s Futures The War on Women’s Futures
The ultimate aim of the GOP's social agenda is to force women back into the home.
Mar 3, 2011 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Wisconsin Legislators Move Desks Out of Capitol Locked Down By Governor Wisconsin Legislators Move Desks Out of Capitol Locked Down By Governor
As Governor Scott Walker closes the Capitol to protesters, Assembly Democrats move out of the building to be accessible to constituents.
Mar 3, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
The Story of ‘Citizens United’ vs. the FEC The Story of ‘Citizens United’ vs. the FEC
A guide to mitigating the damage done.
Mar 2, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg