Domestic Worker Labor Leader: Federal Victory Is in Sight Domestic Worker Labor Leader: Federal Victory Is in Sight
A proposed regulatory change would extend some basic federal protections to long-excluded domestic workers.
Aug 15, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Did Scott Walker Really Go and Compare Himself to Franklin Roosevelt? Did Scott Walker Really Go and Compare Himself to Franklin Roosevelt?
An anti-labor governor tries to claim the mantle of the president who championed collective bargaining. Fail!
Aug 3, 2013 / John Nichols
If You’re Not Singing Along With Scott Walker, You’re Under Arrest If You’re Not Singing Along With Scott Walker, You’re Under Arrest
Wisconsin governor kicks off his 2016 presidential bid by ordering homestate dissenters arrested and ticketed—for singing.
Jul 29, 2013 / John Nichols
Justice Department Goes After Texas’s Discriminatory Voting Laws Justice Department Goes After Texas’s Discriminatory Voting Laws
The federal government announced it would ask a federal court in Texas to subject the state to a pre-clearance regime whenever the tries to change voting laws and practices.
Jul 26, 2013 / Chris Hayes
North Carolina Passes the Country’s Worst Voter Suppression Law North Carolina Passes the Country’s Worst Voter Suppression Law
Move aside Florida, North Carolina is now the new poster child for the war on voting.
Jul 26, 2013 / Ari Berman
Chris Christie Says He’s Doing Jersey a Favor Just by Being Chris Christie Chris Christie Says He’s Doing Jersey a Favor Just by Being Chris Christie
The governor claims his national TV appearances aren’t about 2016 presidential politics. He’s just trying to improve his state's image.
Jul 23, 2013 / John Nichols
Obama Uses a Teaching Moment to Challenge ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws Obama Uses a Teaching Moment to Challenge ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
The president is right to encourage a rethink of laws that are not "contributing to the kind of peace and security and order that we’d like to see.”
Jul 20, 2013 / John Nichols
North Carolina Republicans Push Harsh New Voter ID Law North Carolina Republicans Push Harsh New Voter ID Law
As Congress debates the Voting Rights Act, North Carolina rushes to implement a new voter suppression law.
Jul 18, 2013 / Ari Berman
North Carolina’s Moral Mondays North Carolina’s Moral Mondays
An inspiring grassroots movement is fighting back against the GOP’s outrageous budget cuts and attacks on democracy.
Jul 17, 2013 / Ari Berman
Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground
Attorney General Holder, civil rights groups, legislators and newspapers seek a reconsideration of “shoot first” laws—and Stevie Wonder won't play "Stand...
Jul 17, 2013 / John Nichols