This Is Where Union-Bashing and Union-Blaming Gets Ridiculous This Is Where Union-Bashing and Union-Blaming Gets Ridiculous
First Scott Walker, and now a struck corporation claims unions pose a threat to Little League baseball.
Mar 5, 2015 / John Nichols
How the Movement to Unseat Rahm Emanuel Is Challenging ‘1 Percent’ Urbanism How the Movement to Unseat Rahm Emanuel Is Challenging ‘1 Percent’ Urbanism
As Chuy Garcia gains momentum, another city seems possible.
Mar 4, 2015 / John Nichols
Mr. Spock Was a McGovernite: Remembering Leonard Nimoy’s ‘Live Long and Prosper’ Politics Mr. Spock Was a McGovernite: Remembering Leonard Nimoy’s ‘Live Long and Prosper’ Politics
Few stars campaigned harder for the anti-war candidate’s 1972 presidential bid.
Mar 2, 2015 / John Nichols
This Is Why Scott Walker Is Not Presidential Material This Is Why Scott Walker Is Not Presidential Material
Disregarding and disrespecting protests of teachers and nurses does not prepare him to see off global threats.
Feb 27, 2015 / John Nichols
The Activists Who Won Net Neutrality Must Defend It in 2016 The Activists Who Won Net Neutrality Must Defend It in 2016
The FCC has guaranteed net neutrality, for now. But special interests will try to elect a president to undo it.
Feb 26, 2015 / John Nichols
Rahm Emanuel Seemed Unstoppable—Until He Ticked Off Chicago’s Teachers Rahm Emanuel Seemed Unstoppable—Until He Ticked Off Chicago’s Teachers
Voters force school-closing Mayor Rahm Emanuel into a runoff and demand an elected school board.
Feb 25, 2015 / John Nichols
Scott Walker Says He’ll Sign ALEC-Echoing ‘Right to Work’ (For Less) Legislation Scott Walker Says He’ll Sign ALEC-Echoing ‘Right to Work’ (For Less) Legislation
The 2016 contender who last year warned new anti-labor measures were divisive and “a distraction” is back in for a fight with unions.
Feb 20, 2015 / John Nichols
Will Rahm Emanuel Buy Another Term as Mayor of Chicago? Will Rahm Emanuel Buy Another Term as Mayor of Chicago?
The mayor’s spending millions, but unions and progressives are fighting for grassroots democracy.
Feb 19, 2015 / John Nichols
Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War Barbara Lee Does Not Want Congress to Write Another Blank Check for Perpetual War
Instead of a vague authorization of the use of force, the congresswoman seeks a real debate and a comprehensive strategy.
Feb 17, 2015 / John Nichols
The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions The State Where Even Republicans Have a Problem With Busting Unions
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is getting bipartisan pushback against his attack on labor unions.
Feb 16, 2015 / John Nichols