Why Hasn’t ‘Big Data’ Saved Democracy? Why Hasn’t ‘Big Data’ Saved Democracy?
Micah Sifry’s new book offers some answers, but misses important shifts in the power base of traditional progressive organizing.
Oct 17, 2014 / Marshall Ganz
A Positive Case For Abortion Rights A Positive Case For Abortion Rights
"Having children when you want to have children is very important for women's lives."
Oct 16, 2014 / Katha Pollitt
Seven Worst-Case Scenarios In the Battle With the Islamic State Seven Worst-Case Scenarios In the Battle With the Islamic State
The US is at war in the Middle East, again. What could possibly go wrong?
Oct 16, 2014 / Peter Van Buren
Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker
John Nichols appeared on All In with Chris Hayes Wednesday night to talk about how the minimum wage debate in Wisconsin could doom Scott Walker’s re-election campaign and tank his ...
Oct 16, 2014 / John Nichols and Edward Hart
Are the Beltway Media Helping Mitch McConnell Stay in Power? Are the Beltway Media Helping Mitch McConnell Stay in Power?
After thirty years in the Senate, Mitch’s loss would make MSM Rolodexes obsolete.
Oct 15, 2014 / Leslie Savan
Cuba’s Sending Doctors to Fight Ebola in West Africa—How Will the US React? Cuba’s Sending Doctors to Fight Ebola in West Africa—How Will the US React?
The US has a sorry track record of actively working to dilute the effectiveness of Cuba’s overseas medical assistance.
Oct 15, 2014 / Greg Grandin
The GOP Is Winning the War on Voting The GOP Is Winning the War on Voting
Voters in fourteen states—many with tight races—will face new restrictions at the polling booth for the first time in November.
Oct 15, 2014 / Ari Berman
If the GOP Wins the Senate, Expect a Total Assault on Reproductive Rights If the GOP Wins the Senate, Expect a Total Assault on Reproductive Rights
After November 4, America could follow Texas down a very anti-woman path.
Oct 15, 2014 / Ilyse Hogue
Texas Voter-ID Law Reinstated Texas Voter-ID Law Reinstated
We’ll stop them for the documents they lack, And then we’ll try to get the poll tax back.
Oct 15, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Vanishing Act Vanishing Act
You’ve probably never heard of Martin J. Sklar. But you should have.
Oct 15, 2014 / Books & the Arts / James Livingston