Standing Up to Disaster Capitalism in Detroit Standing Up to Disaster Capitalism in Detroit
Unions, community and religious groups organize to prioritize the interests of working families over the interests of Wall Street bankers.
Jul 17, 2014 / John Nichols
Martin O’Malley’s Right: The Immigration Debate Must Respect ‘Essential Human Dignity’ Martin O’Malley’s Right: The Immigration Debate Must Respect ‘Essential Human Dignity’
A potential 2016 presidential candidate adds a moral message—and tone—to discourse.
Jul 15, 2014 / John Nichols
Against Austerity in Detroit: ‘Water Is a Human Right’ Against Austerity in Detroit: ‘Water Is a Human Right’
Citizens organize to block water shutoffs as the UN Special Rapporteur says ”when there is genuine inability to pay, human rights simply forbids disconnections.”
Jul 11, 2014 / John Nichols
The Senate Judiciary Committee Just Backed an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ The Senate Judiciary Committee Just Backed an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’
Grassroots movement forces Washington to get serious about real reform of a broken campaign-finance system.
Jul 10, 2014 / John Nichols
Teachers to Education Secretary Arne Duncan: Please Quit Teachers to Education Secretary Arne Duncan: Please Quit
National Education Association calls out Obama’s education secretary for focusing on high-stakes testing. Democrats should take the criticism seriously.
Jul 8, 2014 / John Nichols
Left-Right Coalition of 80 House Members Wants Congress to Check and Balance Iraq Intervention Left-Right Coalition of 80 House Members Wants Congress to Check and Balance Iraq Intervention
Democrats and Republicans warn of the perils of imagining there is a military "fix."
Jul 3, 2014 / John Nichols
When the Republicans Really Were the Party of Lincoln When the Republicans Really Were the Party of Lincoln
What happened to the party that fifty years ago played such a vital role in passing the Civil Rights Act?
Jul 2, 2014 / John Nichols
Court Allows Unions to Keep Collecting Dues From Workers They Represent—for Now Court Allows Unions to Keep Collecting Dues From Workers They Represent—for Now
A 5-4 ruling threatens more assaults on labor rights.
Jun 30, 2014 / John Nichols
What Democrats Can Learn From Thad Cochran: Turnout, Turnout, Turnout! What Democrats Can Learn From Thad Cochran: Turnout, Turnout, Turnout!
An embattled senator focused on increasing participation—especially by voters worried about austerity cuts—and won.
Jun 25, 2014 / John Nichols
Why Scott Walker Will Never Be President Why Scott Walker Will Never Be President
Prosecutors allege the Wisconsin governor was at the center of an “expansive” strategy to bypass campaign laws.
Jun 20, 2014 / John Nichols