If the Mandate Fails, Single Payer Awaits If the Mandate Fails, Single Payer Awaits
Might the downfall of Obamacare pave the way for a single-payer system?
Mar 27, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Barney Frank: Press Obama on Defense Cuts Barney Frank: Press Obama on Defense Cuts
The noted advocate for reducing military spending doesn't like the defense sequester—but with qualifications.
Mar 27, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Will Voter ID Laws Affect the 2012 Election Outcome? Will Voter ID Laws Affect the 2012 Election Outcome?
Ben Adler weighs in on the legal challenges to voter identification laws.
Mar 27, 2012 / Nation in the News / The Nation
LISTEN: Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Healthcare Reform LISTEN: Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Healthcare Reform
The Supreme Court continues its hearings on President Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act today in Washington D.C.
Mar 27, 2012 / The Nation
More Than Two-Thirds Oppose Afghan War More Than Two-Thirds Oppose Afghan War
Obama should capitalize on antiwar sentiment in the election.
Mar 27, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Red States See Massive Public Sector Job Losses Red States See Massive Public Sector Job Losses
Twelve red states account for 70 percent of all state and local public sector jobs lost since 2010.
Mar 27, 2012 / Mike Konczal and Bryce Covert
Are Voter ID Laws the New Jim Crow? Are Voter ID Laws the New Jim Crow?
Photo voter ID laws have serious potential to suppress voter turnout for millions, mainly people of color, low-income and elderly citizens, and college students.
Mar 27, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock
Two SEC Commissioners Could Dramatically Change Campaign Finance Two SEC Commissioners Could Dramatically Change Campaign Finance
Good government groups are applying historic amounts of pressure on the SEC to create more disclosure on campaign spending.
Mar 26, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
How ALEC Is Creating Florida-Style Messes in Other States How ALEC Is Creating Florida-Style Messes in Other States
Another shooting of another unarmed African-American youth in another state has provoked more concerns about ALEC's model legislation.
Mar 26, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Paul Ryan’s Gift to Obama Paul Ryan’s Gift to Obama
The House GOP budget will be associated with Romney—and seniors won't like it.