Yes, Conservatives Have Captured the Supreme Court—but We Still Have Options Yes, Conservatives Have Captured the Supreme Court—but We Still Have Options
Ethics reform sounds wonky, but it could save us from some of the worst abuses by Thomas, Alito, and (you guessed it) Kavanaugh.
Dec 19, 2018 / Elie Mystal
Why the Decision Declaring Obamacare Unconstitutional Will Be Reversed Why the Decision Declaring Obamacare Unconstitutional Will Be Reversed
The only immediate effect of Judge Reed O’Connor’s fundamentally flawed ruling will be to underscore Republicans’ political weakness.
Dec 18, 2018 / David Cole
Bernie Sanders Getting the Senate to Check and Balance Trump Is Huge Bernie Sanders Getting the Senate to Check and Balance Trump Is Huge
The bipartisan Senate vote to end US support for Saudi attacks on Yemen reasserts the authority of Congress in matters of war.
Dec 17, 2018 / John Nichols
What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan? What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan?
It is outrageous that the House Speaker continues to block action to end US support for Saudi atrocities against Yemen.
Dec 13, 2018 / John Nichols
The Impeachment of Donald Trump Is No Longer ‘Off the Table’ The Impeachment of Donald Trump Is No Longer ‘Off the Table’
Incoming Judiciary Committee chair Nadler correctly says of the latest allegations: “Certainly, they’re impeachable offenses.”
Dec 10, 2018 / John Nichols
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
The Mueller Investigation Is Closing in on Trump—and the Next Congress Won’t Protect Him The Mueller Investigation Is Closing in on Trump—and the Next Congress Won’t Protect Him
Incoming House Judiciary Committee chair Jerry Nadler says latest revelations make it clear that “my colleagues and I must step in and provide accountability.”
Nov 29, 2018 / John Nichols
Congressperson-Elect Ilhan Omar Is Making Real the Promise of the American Experiment Congressperson-Elect Ilhan Omar Is Making Real the Promise of the American Experiment
Allowing the wearing of a hijab on the House floor respects the commitment that there shall be “no religious test” for elected officials.
Nov 22, 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
The Indictment of Julian Assange Is a Threat to Press Freedom The Indictment of Julian Assange Is a Threat to Press Freedom
If the First Amendment means anything, it is the right to obtain public-interest information from impure, indeed hopelessly tainted, sources.
Nov 20, 2018 / Bruce Shapiro