Mitt’s New ‘I Care’ Message Makes a Pretty Good Case… for Obamacare Mitt’s New ‘I Care’ Message Makes a Pretty Good Case… for Obamacare
How does Romney argue that his efforts to expand healthcare in Massachusetts show “empathy” while ripping Affordable Care Act?
Sep 27, 2012 / John Nichols
A Letter to My Allies on the Left A Letter to My Allies on the Left
It's time we kick the “lesser of two evils” excuse and engage in a true political conversation.
Sep 27, 2012 / Rebecca Solnit
Let Former Felons Vote Let Former Felons Vote
Felon voting is a legitimate part of any functioning democracy.
Sep 27, 2012 / NationAction
GOP Quietly Hires Firm Tied to Voter Fraud Scandal for Work in Battleground States GOP Quietly Hires Firm Tied to Voter Fraud Scandal for Work in Battleground States
Nathan Sproul, a consultant tied to widespread efforts to suppress Democratic votes through destroying voter registration forms, appears to have been hired again in swing states.&n...
Sep 27, 2012 / Lee Fang
The Kochs’ Ground Game The Kochs’ Ground Game
Under the radar, the pseudo-grassroots group Americans for Prosperity is pulling out the stops to defeat Obama.
Sep 26, 2012 / Lee Fang
Noted Noted
Highlights from the Voting Rights Watch 2012 blog, from Brentin Mock, Aura Bogado and Maegan E. Ortiz
Sep 26, 2012 / Various Contributors
The Battle for Congress The Battle for Congress
Even if Obama wins, he won’t be able to accomplish much if progressives don’t do well in legislative races. Here are ten worthy contenders.
Sep 26, 2012 / Feature / John Nichols
Has Florida Created a Trap at the Polls for Ex-Felons? Has Florida Created a Trap at the Polls for Ex-Felons?
Many of Florida’s ex-felons are receiving conflicting information on their voting rights. That could spell disaster in November.
Sep 26, 2012 / Feature / Brentin Mock
The Blue-State Strategy for Progressive Renewal The Blue-State Strategy for Progressive Renewal
Democrats have a rich opportunity to push electoral reform at the state level.
Sep 26, 2012 / Feature / Steven Hill
Dave Zirin: The NFL Ref Lockout Highlights Class Problem in the US Dave Zirin: The NFL Ref Lockout Highlights Class Problem in the US
Commissioner Roger Goodell echoes the anti-labor rhetoric of Mitt Romney and Scott Walker.
Sep 26, 2012 / Press Room