What Is Scott Walker Trying to Hide? What Is Scott Walker Trying to Hide?
As the Wisconsin governor prepares to announce his candidacy for president, his office admits involvement in an attempt to gut open-records laws.
Jul 8, 2015 / John Nichols
Martin O’Malley Has the Right Solution for Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis Martin O’Malley Has the Right Solution for Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis
The Democratic contender came out early with a humane response to the commonwealth’s woes—and now other candidates are getting on board.
Jul 7, 2015 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders: ‘I Applaud the People of Greece’ Bernie Sanders: ‘I Applaud the People of Greece’
Bernie Sanders, Joe Stiglitz, and Dan Cantor on the necessity of voting “no” to austerity measures.
Jul 6, 2015 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders Speaks Bernie Sanders Speaks
In his most revealing interview, the socialist presidential candidate sets out his vision for America.
Jul 6, 2015 / Feature / John Nichols
Patti Smith’s Summer of Rebellion Patti Smith’s Summer of Rebellion
The veteran rocker is giving Europe “a masterclass in focused protest rock that puts younger artists to shame.”
Jul 2, 2015 / John Nichols
Lincoln Chafee Adds a Proposal to the 2016 Debate: ‘Let’s Bring Edward Snowden Home’ Lincoln Chafee Adds a Proposal to the 2016 Debate: ‘Let’s Bring Edward Snowden Home’
A Democratic presidential contender raises a provocative issue. It’s time to have this debate.
Jun 29, 2015 / John Nichols
Green Jill Stein Is Fighting for Open Debates and Real Democracy Green Jill Stein Is Fighting for Open Debates and Real Democracy
“The American people have the right to hear from the full spectrum of their choices.”
Jun 24, 2015 / John Nichols
Ready for Warren Becomes Ready to Fight and Backs Bernie Sanders Ready for Warren Becomes Ready to Fight and Backs Bernie Sanders
Surging in the polls, Sanders gets an important grassroots endorsement.
Jun 19, 2015 / John Nichols
A Civil-Rights Champion Was Lost in the Attack on Charleston’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church A Civil-Rights Champion Was Lost in the Attack on Charleston’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
The church has been linked for centuries to struggles against slavery and segregation and for economic and social justice.
Jun 18, 2015 / John Nichols
Donald Trump’s Absurdly Appropriate Candidacy Donald Trump’s Absurdly Appropriate Candidacy
The “you’re fired” billionaire is an oddly good fit for the 2016 presidential race.
Jun 17, 2015 / John Nichols