What to Do About Record Low Voter Turnout? Call a Holiday! What to Do About Record Low Voter Turnout? Call a Holiday!
To address dismal election participation, Bernie Sanders proposes giving citizens time off for Democracy Day.
Nov 17, 2014 / John Nichols
Here’s a 2014 Mandate: Pass an Amendment to Remove Big Money From Politics Here’s a 2014 Mandate: Pass an Amendment to Remove Big Money From Politics
In red and blue regions, north and south, urban and rural, calls for a constitutional amendent to overturn Citizens United won huge.
Nov 13, 2014 / John Nichols
Obama Tells the FCC to ‘Implement the Strongest Possible Rules to Protect Net Neutrality’ Obama Tells the FCC to ‘Implement the Strongest Possible Rules to Protect Net Neutrality’
The president calls for the reclassification of Internet services under telecommunications in the name of an open Internet.
Nov 12, 2014 / John Nichols
Democrats: The Party of Pablum Democrats: The Party of Pablum
How else can we explain voters who chose Mitch McConnell senators and Elizabeth Warren policies?
Nov 11, 2014 / Feature / John Nichols
Obama Tells the FCC to ‘Implement the Strongest Possible Rules to Protect Net Neutrality’ Obama Tells the FCC to ‘Implement the Strongest Possible Rules to Protect Net Neutrality’
The president calls for the reclassification of Internet services under telecommunications in the name of an open Internet.
Nov 10, 2014 / John Nichols
This Is What Dollarocracy Looks Like This Is What Dollarocracy Looks Like
Bernie Sanders is right: 2014 shows how big money and broken media “deflect attention from the real issues.”
Nov 7, 2014 / John Nichols
Why Scott Walker’s ‘Divide and Conquer’ Politics Won’t Make Him President Why Scott Walker’s ‘Divide and Conquer’ Politics Won’t Make Him President
Republicans should be dubious about a presidential prospect who isn’t able to attract new supporters.
Nov 6, 2014 / John Nichols
Obama Should Not Accept ‘Lame Duck’ Status Obama Should Not Accept ‘Lame Duck’ Status
Midterm setbacks are common. The president—and his supporters—ought not let this one define him.
Nov 5, 2014 / John Nichols
Why Tonight Is Not Just About Senate Control Why Tonight Is Not Just About Senate Control
Yes, the fight for control of the Senate matters. But so do the gubernatorial races.
Nov 4, 2014 / John Nichols
The Most Cynical Political Ploy of 2014 The Most Cynical Political Ploy of 2014
Conservative dark money spends big to tell young voters in battleground states about pro-pot, anti-war “progressive” third-party candidates.
Nov 3, 2014 / John Nichols