Scott Walker Ends His Miserable Governorship With a Final Blow to Democracy Scott Walker Ends His Miserable Governorship With a Final Blow to Democracy
By signing lame-duck legislation to disempower his successor, the Wisconsinite confirms his scorching contempt for the will of the people.
Dec 14, 2018 / John Nichols
Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again
While a 2020 presidential run is tempting, O’Rourke, Gillum, and Abrams could use their political skills and hard-earned notoriety to help progressives win at every level.
Dec 13, 2018 / Steve Phillips
The Republican Party Has Become ‘a Conspiracy to Seize Power’ The Republican Party Has Become ‘a Conspiracy to Seize Power’
A brute-force power grab by Republicans in Wisconsin highlights the disregard for democracy that has infected the party of Lincoln.
Dec 6, 2018 / John Nichols
Georgia Voters Lose Out on a Secretary of State Who Would Have Protected Their Voting Rights Georgia Voters Lose Out on a Secretary of State Who Would Have Protected Their Voting Rights
Stacey Abrams put time and money behind the runoff election for Georgia secretary of state, but in the wake of her loss, a lot of other resources disappeared.
Dec 5, 2018 / Joan Walsh
State Republicans Are Refusing to Honor the Peaceful Transition of Power State Republicans Are Refusing to Honor the Peaceful Transition of Power
In Wisconsin, Michigan, and other states, the refusal of Republicans to accept election results sends an ominous signal.
Dec 4, 2018 / John Nichols
Scott Walker’s Sore-Loser Scheme Scott Walker’s Sore-Loser Scheme
Shaken by November 6 losses, Wisconsin Republicans seek to change election dates, restrict voting, and limit high-turnout elections before they relinquish power.
Dec 3, 2018 / John Nichols
Americans Not Only Favor Democrats, They Favor Democracy Americans Not Only Favor Democrats, They Favor Democracy
This election cycle, voters vigorously embraced broader enfranchisement, campaign-finance reform, and an end to partisan gerrymandering—Democratic leaders should, too.
Nov 20, 2018 / Adam Eichen
What Do Republicans Have Against High-Turnout Elections? Everything What Do Republicans Have Against High-Turnout Elections? Everything
Lame-duck Governor Scott Walker is talking about rewriting Wisconsin election rules to thwart a future high-turnout election.
Nov 19, 2018 / John Nichols
Democrats Made a Fatal Mistake in the 2000 Florida Recount—and They Are on the Verge of Making It Again Democrats Made a Fatal Mistake in the 2000 Florida Recount—and They Are on the Verge of Making It Again
Trusting in lawyers—instead of protesters—didn’t work out so well then.
Nov 16, 2018 / Jane McAlevey
Scott Walker’s Allies Are Plotting One Last Power Grab in Wisconsin Scott Walker’s Allies Are Plotting One Last Power Grab in Wisconsin
Republican legislators are talking about using a lame-duck session to rewrite the rules to disempower the Democrat who beat Walker.
Nov 14, 2018 / John Nichols