States

New Jersey Unions in Revolt Against Christie’s Attack on Pensions

New Jersey Unions in Revolt Against Christie’s Attack on Pensions New Jersey Unions in Revolt Against Christie’s Attack on Pensions

Unions representing hundreds of thousands of workers go to court against the governor.

Jun 10, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Marriage Equality

Getting Married ‘Where We Live’: Why Each Marriage Equality Ruling Is Historic Getting Married ‘Where We Live’: Why Each Marriage Equality Ruling Is Historic

When a federal judge tossed Wisconsin’s marriage ban, kids showed up with flowers and cops brought the cake.

Jun 7, 2014 / John Nichols

Voting

Working Families Party Gives Cuomo Its Ballot Line Working Families Party Gives Cuomo Its Ballot Line

A floor fight at the party’s convention ended in the governor’s favor.

May 31, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Activist, Academic, Candidate: Zephyr Teachout Bids for Governor of New York

Activist, Academic, Candidate: Zephyr Teachout Bids for Governor of New York Activist, Academic, Candidate: Zephyr Teachout Bids for Governor of New York

She makes moves to challenge Andrew Cuomo from the left as Working Families Party candidate.

May 30, 2014 / John Nichols

Renewable Energy Foes Poised to Return Ohio to ‘the Dark Ages’

Renewable Energy Foes Poised to Return Ohio to ‘the Dark Ages’ Renewable Energy Foes Poised to Return Ohio to ‘the Dark Ages’

A bill to block renewable energy standards is the product of an aggressive campaign by conservative groups to undermine laws that encourage the development of clean energy.

May 29, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Eyeing the Left Coast: ‘The Nation’ on California, in 1922 and 2003

Eyeing the Left Coast: ‘The Nation’ on California, in 1922 and 2003 Eyeing the Left Coast: ‘The Nation’ on California, in 1922 and 2003

‘Wide and luminous’ or ‘grid-locked and addled on speed’?

May 22, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner

Beating Monsanto in the Food Fight: Oregon Counties Vote to Ban GMO Crops

Beating Monsanto in the Food Fight: Oregon Counties Vote to Ban GMO Crops Beating Monsanto in the Food Fight: Oregon Counties Vote to Ban GMO Crops

Local votes with national implications see farmers and allies prove the power of local democracy.

May 21, 2014 / John Nichols

How Jerry Brown Got Californians to Raise Their Taxes and Save Their State

How Jerry Brown Got Californians to Raise Their Taxes and Save Their State How Jerry Brown Got Californians to Raise Their Taxes and Save Their State

He’s brought the state back from the brink—and is poised to easily win re-election.

May 21, 2014 / Feature / John Nichols

Next Week, Alabama’s Backdoor Abortion Ban Goes on Trial

Next Week, Alabama’s Backdoor Abortion Ban Goes on Trial Next Week, Alabama’s Backdoor Abortion Ban Goes on Trial

Three of the state’s five clinics may have to close their doors. Here’s what’s at stake.

May 15, 2014 / Dani McClain

Ras Baraka’s Victory in Newark Could Revitalize New Jersey Progressives

Ras Baraka’s Victory in Newark Could Revitalize New Jersey Progressives Ras Baraka’s Victory in Newark Could Revitalize New Jersey Progressives

Christie, Booker and Democratic party bosses, along with the charter school movement, suffer a huge defeat.

May 14, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

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