Two Blue Dogs Defeated in Pennsylvania Primaries Two Blue Dogs Defeated in Pennsylvania Primaries
Democratic congressmen who voted with Republicans on budget issues—and opposed healthcare reform—lost in primaries where populist economic messages won out.
Apr 25, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Did Romney Buy the GOP Nomination? Did Romney Buy the GOP Nomination?
Mitt’s opponents say he won only because he outspends everyone. It’s not that simple.
Mitthusiasm Gap: Obama’s Pennsylvania Primary Vote Far Exceeds Romney’s Total Mitthusiasm Gap: Obama’s Pennsylvania Primary Vote Far Exceeds Romney’s Total
Even though Republican primary races are the marquee contests, Obama’s Democratic primary vote totals have frequently beat Romney’s GOP numbers.
Apr 24, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
The Vatican’s Latest Target in the War on Women: Nuns The Vatican’s Latest Target in the War on Women: Nuns
The bishops want to put a stop to the nuns’ focus on social justice. Thanks to their second-class status within the church, the nuns have little recourse.
Apr 24, 2012 / Norman Birnbaum
An Unlikely Coalition in New York Pushes Cuomo on Public Finance An Unlikely Coalition in New York Pushes Cuomo on Public Finance
With national efforts at real campaign finance reform stalled, a savvy coalition aims to catapult New York from the bottom to the top of the class. Will Cuomo act?
Apr 24, 2012 / Blog / Ilyse Hogue
Koch Brothers Exposed Koch Brothers Exposed
A sharp new film investigates how the Kochs’ efforts to sell off our democracy are impacting public policies.
Apr 23, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Obama and Romney’s Battle for the Latino Vote Obama and Romney’s Battle for the Latino Vote
That Latinos play a key role in the upcoming election is quite clear. How they'll vote is anything but certain.
Apr 23, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry
Newt’s Game Plan (Yes, He Has One) Newt’s Game Plan (Yes, He Has One)
Will Gingrich win Delaware? He’s winning local endorsements. I try to figure out why.
The Deepwater Horizon Spill, Two Years Later The Deepwater Horizon Spill, Two Years Later
Could this be the last time Big Oil has to pay for its mistakes?
Apr 23, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Report: Media Favored Horserace Over Issues in Presidential Primary Report: Media Favored Horserace Over Issues in Presidential Primary
How did the media cover the 2012 primary campaign?
Apr 23, 2012 / Blog / Ari Melber