States

A Red State Rebuke to Religious Fear-Mongering A Red State Rebuke to Religious Fear-Mongering

North Dakota voters soundly reject a proposal to tear down the wall of separation between church and state. In so doing, they confirm popular distaste for the right-wing strategy o...

Jun 13, 2012 / John Nichols

Resolve to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Spreads Through the States Resolve to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Spreads Through the States

Nearly half the states have joined the fight to uphold Montana’s ban on corporate expenditures. For the Supreme Court, the pressure’s on.

Jun 12, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’ Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’

The “money power” is on the march in our politics and the Vermont senator says the message of the billionaies is clear: “We want it all. And now we can buy it.&rd...

Jun 8, 2012 / John Nichols

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement

As progressives move on from the unsuccessful campaign to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, what will they take away from the experience?

Jun 6, 2012 / Press Room

Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts

Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts Young and Black Voters Turn Out in Wisconsin Despite Suppression Efforts

Robo-calls, residency rules and misinformation stirred confusion among young voters during the recall vote. But turnout remained high

Jun 6, 2012 / Brentin Mock

GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin

Scott Walker’s win doesn't necessarily mean Mitt Romney will triumph in November. But it does prove that corporate money threatens American democracy. 

Jun 6, 2012 / Ben Adler

A Wisconsin Recall FAQ

A Wisconsin Recall FAQ A Wisconsin Recall FAQ

After sixteen months of wrangling, anti-labor Governor Scott Walker finally faces his accountability moment.

Jun 5, 2012 / John Nichols

Ari Berman: Florida’s Voter Purging Is Nothing New Ari Berman: Florida’s Voter Purging Is Nothing New

Just before the controversial 2000 elections, Florida wrongfully eliminated more than 10,000 people from voter rolls.

Jun 4, 2012 / Press Room

Scott Walker’s Recall Hypocrisy

Scott Walker’s Recall Hypocrisy Scott Walker’s Recall Hypocrisy

Two years ago, Scott Walker hailed recalls as ”an extraordinary thing” and said they were “about hope.” Now, he condemns citizens for using the power ...

May 29, 2012 / John Nichols

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 / John Nichols

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