Mitch McConnell Is Killing the Senate Mitch McConnell Is Killing the Senate
Six things he’s done to turn it into a weak arm of Trump’s White House.
Oct 4, 2018 / John Nichols
This Is Our Chance to Stop Kavanaugh This Is Our Chance to Stop Kavanaugh
Uplift the actions of brave protesters, attend a vigil, or head to DC.
Oct 2, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction
If the Senate Applies the Jeff Flake Standard, Brett Kavanaugh Must Be Rejected If the Senate Applies the Jeff Flake Standard, Brett Kavanaugh Must Be Rejected
The Republican senator says evidence of lying to the Judiciary Committee should prevent confirmation of Trump’s pick.
Oct 1, 2018 / John Nichols
Note to Jeff Flake: A Limited FBI Investigation of Brett Kavanaugh Is Entirely Insufficient Note to Jeff Flake: A Limited FBI Investigation of Brett Kavanaugh Is Entirely Insufficient
The nominee’s full record should be examined, including his many misleading and false statements to the Senate.
Sep 28, 2018 / John Nichols
No Senator Can Uphold Their Oath of Office and Vote for Kavanaugh’s Nomination No Senator Can Uphold Their Oath of Office and Vote for Kavanaugh’s Nomination
Senators cannot provide advice and consent when basic questions have not been answered.
Sep 27, 2018 / John Nichols
Brett Kavanaugh and the Case of the Vanishing Rape Victim Brett Kavanaugh and the Case of the Vanishing Rape Victim
Long before the recent charges against him, we already had evidence of Kavanaugh’s disturbing lack of empathy for rape victims.
Sep 27, 2018 / Bruce Shapiro
Senator Merkley Is Suing to Halt the Lawless Kavanaugh Confirmation Process Senator Merkley Is Suing to Halt the Lawless Kavanaugh Confirmation Process
Citing Trump administration secrecy, he asks a federal judge to issue an injunction to prevent this mangled process from continuing.
Sep 26, 2018 / John Nichols
How to Stop Trump’s Slow-Motion ‘Saturday Night Massacre’ How to Stop Trump’s Slow-Motion ‘Saturday Night Massacre’
To prevent Trump from removing Rod Rosenstein, Congress must overcome obstruction and keep the executive in check.
Sep 25, 2018 / John Nichols
Take Action to Support Survivors and Oppose Brett Kavanaugh Take Action to Support Survivors and Oppose Brett Kavanaugh
Republicans continue to rush Kavanaugh’s confirmation and dismiss the serious allegations.
Sep 25, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction
McConnell and Grassley Have Prevented Proper Scrutiny of Kavanaugh. That Has to End, Now. McConnell and Grassley Have Prevented Proper Scrutiny of Kavanaugh. That Has to End, Now.
Their attempt to rush Trump’s pick onto the high court is a scandal against the Constitution.
Sep 24, 2018 / John Nichols