The Long Road to ‘Citizens United’ The Long Road to ‘Citizens United’
Adam Winkler's new history argues that the problem with Citizens United is its inability to see the distorting effects of concentrated wealth.
Jun 6, 2018 / Books & the Arts / David Cole
Cynthia Nixon for Governor Cynthia Nixon for Governor
New Yorkers deserve a true progressive champion.
Jun 6, 2018 / The Nation
When Bobby Kennedy Proposed a Radical Rethink of the Measures of American Progress When Bobby Kennedy Proposed a Radical Rethink of the Measures of American Progress
If he had been elected, there is no telling how transformational this new approach might have been.
Jun 5, 2018 / John Nichols
The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype
If there is not a dramatic turn in course, the next downturn will erase what gains there have been and leave most Americans in worse straits.
Jun 5, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Make Sure Everyone You Know Is Talking About Puerto Rico Make Sure Everyone You Know Is Talking About Puerto Rico
You can also demand justice for a trans woman who died in ICE custody and ask your representative in the House to vote to save net neutrality.
Jun 5, 2018 / NationAction
Can the California Elections Usher in a Slate of Progressive District Attorneys? Can the California Elections Usher in a Slate of Progressive District Attorneys?
For the first time in years, conservative incumbents are facing reform-minded challengers. Can the reformers prevail?
Jun 5, 2018 / Jessica Pishko
Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight? Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight?
The actor and activist is running to win—not just push Andrew Cuomo to the left. But can she convince voters she’s ready to govern?
Jun 5, 2018 / Feature / Joan Walsh
The Unbelievable Trump: Smashing Daily Briefings The Unbelievable Trump: Smashing Daily Briefings
It hard job, being president.
Jun 5, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow
Why California Needs to Take Bilingualism Seriously Why California Needs to Take Bilingualism Seriously
Language rights, immigration, and identity formation are intrinsically linked.
Jun 4, 2018 / Michael Leger
Donald Trump Sounds Just Like the Monarch the Constitution Was Written to Thwart Donald Trump Sounds Just Like the Monarch the Constitution Was Written to Thwart
The impeachment power was established to address presidents who assert kingly powers to abuse pardons and shut down inquiries into their own wrongdoing.
Jun 4, 2018 / John Nichols