The Most Cynical Political Ploy of 2014 The Most Cynical Political Ploy of 2014
Conservative dark money spends big to tell young voters in battleground states about pro-pot, anti-war “progressive” third-party candidates.
Nov 3, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Did Mitch McConnell Fail to Disclose His Trip to the Koch Donor Conference? Did Mitch McConnell Fail to Disclose His Trip to the Koch Donor Conference?
The Senate minority leader appears not to have disclosed his hotel expenses for the already secretive gathering of far-right donors and politicians.
Nov 2, 2014 / Lauren Windsor
This Is How Fox Reacts When Democrats Talk About Racism in the South This Is How Fox Reacts When Democrats Talk About Racism in the South
Heaven forbid if you say something true during an election.
Oct 31, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan
The Senator Defending Your Privacy Is Fighting for His Political Life The Senator Defending Your Privacy Is Fighting for His Political Life
Colorado Senator Mark Udall has challenged the NSA and defended the Constitution.
Oct 31, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday? Will Colorado and North Dakota Voters Criminalize Abortion on Tuesday?
Using bait-and-switch strategies and confusing language, anti-choice advocates are trying to restrict access to safe, legal abortion.
Oct 31, 2014 / Blog / Dani McClain
Interview With Noam Chomsky on the Crisis in Central America and Mexico Interview With Noam Chomsky on the Crisis in Central America and Mexico
Chomsky discusses the past, present and future of Latin American politics.
Oct 31, 2014 / Blog / Greg Grandin
Who’s Buying the Midterm Elections? A Bunch of Old White Guys Who’s Buying the Midterm Elections? A Bunch of Old White Guys
Forty-two people are responsible for nearly a third of Super PAC spending in the 2014 election cycle.
Oct 31, 2014 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
The Day Chris Christie Lost Any Chance of Ever Becoming President The Day Chris Christie Lost Any Chance of Ever Becoming President
There goes Chris Christie, running his mouth again. At this point he'd be lucky to even get the GOP nomination.
Oct 30, 2014 / Blog / Leslie Savan
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