What’s Bad for Democracy Is Good for Chris Christie What’s Bad for Democracy Is Good for Chris Christie
The New Jersey governor manipulated election schedule so thoroughly that a high-stakes primary drew only 9 percent turnout.
Aug 14, 2013 / John Nichols
De Blasio for NYC Mayor De Blasio for NYC Mayor
His candidacy is an opportunity for New Yorkers to reimagine their city in boldly progressive ways.
Aug 14, 2013 / The Editors
Three Questions That Will Decide the Fate of Voting Rights in North Carolina Three Questions That Will Decide the Fate of Voting Rights in North Carolina
The key factors that will decide the future of voting rights in North Carolina and across the country.
Aug 14, 2013 / Ari Berman
Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s ‘War on Women’ Is as Real as Ever Katrina vanden Heuvel: The GOP’s ‘War on Women’ Is as Real as Ever
What's the bigger threat to American women: Republican policies or Anthony Weiner's sexual indiscretions?
Aug 13, 2013 / Press Room
A Populist Insurgency in New York City A Populist Insurgency in New York City
Bill de Blasio has pitched his mayoral campaign with the most progressive and ambitious agenda in memory.
Aug 13, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Beware the Republicanado Beware the Republicanado
A tornado full of Republicans intent on cutting social programs could be heading for your town.
Aug 13, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
Next Fed Head Should Meet the Bernie Sanders/Elizabeth Warren Standard Next Fed Head Should Meet the Bernie Sanders/Elizabeth Warren Standard
America needs a Fed chair who has "the right temperament and a willingness to take on Wall Street CEOs."
Aug 13, 2013 / John Nichols
Why Aren’t Civil Rights Groups Standing Up to the Telecom Giants? Why Aren’t Civil Rights Groups Standing Up to the Telecom Giants?
Public interest organizations say deregulating phone service providers will hurt communities of color, but major civil rights groups are still in favor.
Aug 12, 2013 / Leticia Miranda
Stephen Cohen: Obama’s Russia Blunder Stephen Cohen: Obama’s Russia Blunder
Things are complicated with Russia, but that's no excuse for cancelling an important summit meeting with the nation's president.
Aug 12, 2013 / Press Room
Katrina vanden Heuvel: The ‘Cruel Hypocrisy’ of the Republican Party Katrina vanden Heuvel: The ‘Cruel Hypocrisy’ of the Republican Party
With upcoming elections in 2014, our political system needs deep structural reforms.
Aug 12, 2013 / Press Room