Barack Obama’s Smart Political Play: Go for the Governorships Barack Obama’s Smart Political Play: Go for the Governorships
Focusing on state races where he can generate turnout makes political and policy sense for Obama.
Oct 30, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
New Voting Restrictions Could Swing the 2014 Election New Voting Restrictions Could Swing the 2014 Election
Voter suppression efforts in key swing states could determine who controls the Senate and other crucial races.
Oct 30, 2014 / Blog / Ari Berman
Mitch McConnell’s Freighted Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company Mitch McConnell’s Freighted Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company
After drugs were found aboard the Ping May, a vessel owned by his wife’s family’s company, Colombian authorities are investigating.
Oct 30, 2014 / Lee Fang
Is Ukraine Slipping Into Illiberal Democracy? Is Ukraine Slipping Into Illiberal Democracy?
The terms “pro-European” and “anti-European” no longer serve as useful reference points in Ukrainian politics—the real issue in this election was war ...
Oct 30, 2014 / Nicolai N. Petro
Will Washington, DC, Legalize Pot? Will Washington, DC, Legalize Pot?
Polls show strong support for an initiative there. And it’s on the ballot in Oregon and Alaska, too.
Oct 29, 2014 / Nushin Rashidian
No Quid Pro Quo, No Cuomo: Vote Howie Hawkins on November 4 No Quid Pro Quo, No Cuomo: Vote Howie Hawkins on November 4
The Working Families Party and The Nation want you to vote for the corrupt, spiteful, untrustworthy Andrew Cuomo. Here’s why I just can’t.
Oct 29, 2014 / Blog / Richard Kim
What Happens When People—Rather Than Politicians—Are Given the Chance to Vote for a Higher Minimum Wage? What Happens When People—Rather Than Politicians—Are Given the Chance to Vote for a Higher Minimum Wage?
Who decides the minimum wage? In several ballot initiatives next week, the people will.
Oct 29, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen
Guess Who’s About to Buy Congress Guess Who’s About to Buy Congress
The US Chamber of Commerce is poised to spend more than any other dark-money group during the midterms.
Oct 29, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
Vote Working Families Party to Pressure Andrew Cuomo Vote Working Families Party to Pressure Andrew Cuomo
In New York State, the best way to end corruption, reform politics and counter inequality is to keep the WFP strong.
Oct 29, 2014 / Editorial / The Editors
The Latest Debate Over Taxing the Rich Misses One Crucial Fact The Latest Debate Over Taxing the Rich Misses One Crucial Fact
Progressives have forgotten that taxes do more than just raise money.
Oct 29, 2014 / Editorial / Mike Konczal and Bryce Covert