John Nichols: The Iowa Caucuses Battle Has Been Ugly and Destructive Politics John Nichols: The Iowa Caucuses Battle Has Been Ugly and Destructive Politics
If we don't get serious about addressing Citizens United, we're going to end up with a much uglier, much more destructive politics.
Jan 3, 2012 / Press Room
Rick Perry Loses His Mind but Not His Conservative Support Rick Perry Loses His Mind but Not His Conservative Support
Rick Perry’s recent statements have made even less sense than ever. But as long he doesn’t show hints of moderation, it doesn’t hurt him.
Jan 3, 2012 / Ben Adler
Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus Six Ways Iowa Progressives Will Caucus
“Move to Amend” proposals, uncommitted votes, anti-war votes for Ron Paul and occupying: Iowa progressives will use the caucuses to send messages.
Jan 3, 2012 / John Nichols
Slide Show: How the Iowa Caucuses Pervert the Democratic Process Slide Show: How the Iowa Caucuses Pervert the Democratic Process
The Iowa caucuses are a make-or-break moment for GOP contenders—even though the caucuses themselves are warped by corporate money, governed by undemocratic rules, and don&rsq…
Jan 2, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Creating a New Economy in 2012 Katrina vanden Heuvel: Creating a New Economy in 2012
At the beginning of the 2012 election season, what is the outlook of some of the most important national issues?
Jan 2, 2012 / Press Room
How Republicans Can Reach African-Americans How Republicans Can Reach African-Americans
For starters, they can lay off of the racism.
Jan 2, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie
OpinionNation: Progressives and Ron Paul OpinionNation: Progressives and Ron Paul
The libertarian, anti-war candidate is surging in the GOP primary. Is this something progressives should cheer? Robert Scheer, Ben Adler and Katha Pollitt offer three views.
Jan 2, 2012 / OpinionNation
Iowa’s $200-Per-Vote Caucuses Reward Negatives, Nastiness, Narrow Thinking Iowa’s $200-Per-Vote Caucuses Reward Negatives, Nastiness, Narrow Thinking
Defined by big money, negative ads and a tiny base of voters, the Iowa caucuses start the election on all wrong premises.
Jan 2, 2012 / John Nichols
The Handful of White People Who Choose Your Presidential Candidates The Handful of White People Who Choose Your Presidential Candidates
Iowa and New Hampshire voters are supposedly better informed because they get to meet the presidential candidates in person. They aren’t.
Jan 2, 2012 / Ben Adler
Romney Worships 2011’s False Idol: Paul Ryan Romney Worships 2011’s False Idol: Paul Ryan
His embrace of Ryan might work with Iowa caucus voters, but it won't help Romney win general election voters who want to save Social Security.
Dec 30, 2011 / John Nichols