Can Elvis Presley’s Cousin Beat America's Most Scandal-Plagued Governor? Can Elvis Presley’s Cousin Beat America's Most Scandal-Plagued Governor?
Politics / November 7, 2023 Can Elvis Presley’s Cousin Beat America’s Most Scandal-Plagued Governor? Tuesday’s elections will decide a lot of questions, including whether…
Nov 7, 2023 / John Nichols
Rashida Tlaib 1, Marjorie Taylor Greene 0 Rashida Tlaib 1, Marjorie Taylor Greene 0
Greene’s failed attempt to censure Tlaib united Democrats, divided Republicans, and energized ceasefire activism.
Nov 4, 2023 / John Nichols
Kentucky’s Democratic Governor Backed the UAW Strike, and It’s Paying Off Kentucky’s Democratic Governor Backed the UAW Strike, and It’s Paying Off
It used to be that Democrats in tight races downplayed their union ties. Not anymore.
Nov 2, 2023 / John Nichols
Mike Johnson’s Creed Does Not Extend to Saving the Lives of Innocents in the Holy Land Mike Johnson’s Creed Does Not Extend to Saving the Lives of Innocents in the Holy Land
While Pope Francis and religious leaders of all backgrounds call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the new speaker of the House is all in for war.
Oct 31, 2023 / John Nichols
Biden’s Primary Challenges Are Much More Serious Than DC Insiders Think Biden’s Primary Challenges Are Much More Serious Than DC Insiders Think
There’s an ongoing debate about when Biden backers should panic. But with new opponents and new issues, it’s time to start paying attention to the nomination contest.
Oct 27, 2023 / John Nichols
Concerned About Democracy? House Republicans Invite You to “Shut Up!” Concerned About Democracy? House Republicans Invite You to “Shut Up!”
The message from Mike Johnson’s election is stark: it is not possible for a defender of democracy to serve as a Republican speaker of the House.
Oct 26, 2023 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders and Sherrod Brown Ask the Senate: Which Side Are You On? Bernie Sanders and Sherrod Brown Ask the Senate: Which Side Are You On?
The pro-labor stalwarts want the Senate to pass a resolution declaring solidarity with striking UAW members.
Oct 24, 2023 / John Nichols
Blessed Be the Peacemakers, Unless They Raise Their Voices in Washington Blessed Be the Peacemakers, Unless They Raise Their Voices in Washington
Humanitarian groups propose to stop the killing in Palestine and Israel, but members of Congress who echo their calls are condemned in D.C.
Oct 21, 2023 / John Nichols
Ron DeSantis Reminds America That Harvard and Yale Graduated An Ignorant Bigot Ron DeSantis Reminds America That Harvard and Yale Graduated An Ignorant Bigot
The GOP candidate’s anti-Palestinian hate-mongering is as dangerous as it is disqualifying.
Oct 19, 2023 / John Nichols
Israelis Are Rejecting Netanyahu. So Why Is Biden Giving Him a Blank Check? Israelis Are Rejecting Netanyahu. So Why Is Biden Giving Him a Blank Check?
The president needs to recognize that Israelis are right when they criticize Netanyahu as a failed leader. Then he needs to stop giving him the green light to destroy Gaza.
Oct 14, 2023 / John Nichols