House Members Seek Answers From Scott Walker Amid New Evidence of Lying to Congress House Members Seek Answers From Scott Walker Amid New Evidence of Lying to Congress
Three members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee have asked the controversial Wisconsin governor whether he wants to withdraw tainted testimony.
May 25, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Scott Walker’s Southern Strategy Aligns Him With ‘Union Buster’ Nikki Haley Scott Walker’s Southern Strategy Aligns Him With ‘Union Buster’ Nikki Haley
The embattled Wisconsin governor brings in South Carolina governor, top proponent of right-to-work laws, and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, top proponent of corporate raidin...
May 24, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Torie Osborn Takes On Sacramento Torie Osborn Takes On Sacramento
The veteran LGBT activist is fighting for an Assembly seat in California, but she faces tough opposition from a current representative who moved into her district and who is backed...
May 23, 2012 / Tom Hayden
Members of Congress Want to Know: Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath? Members of Congress Want to Know: Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath?
A Nation analysis of Scott Walker’s testimony to the House Oversight Committee—and video evidence—lead key members to demand an explanation from the anti-lab...
May 22, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Will Oregon Dems Reject Drug War Politics? Will Oregon Dems Reject Drug War Politics?
A primary today in Oregon pits a candidate who will make pot prosecutions a low priority versus another who wants to crack down on medical marijuana. And then there's the case of t...
May 15, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
John Nichols: Scott Walker’s Divide-and-Conquer Strategy John Nichols: Scott Walker’s Divide-and-Conquer Strategy
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker unintentionally confirms his "divide and conquer" policy on labor.
May 14, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath to Congress? Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath to Congress?
He says no. Video says yes.
May 14, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Questions for Idaho Economist Mike Ferguson Questions for Idaho Economist Mike Ferguson
The state’s top number-cruncher discusses taxes, education and the consequences of drowning government in the bathtub.
May 9, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky
Wisconsin Democrats Easily Outpoll Scott Walker as Recall Race Is Set Wisconsin Democrats Easily Outpoll Scott Walker as Recall Race Is Set
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wins an overwhelming primary victory, as combined Democratic total vote in historic recall election outshines vote for embattled GOP governor.
May 9, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Romney’s Attack on Obama’s College Affordability Record Romney’s Attack on Obama’s College Affordability Record
Mitt blames Obama for rising tuitions, but ignores the role of federal student aid in reducing its burden on families.