A Socialist Wins in Seattle A Socialist Wins in Seattle
Kshama Sawant’s City Council victory reflects broad trends: polls show voters are increasingly immune to redbaiting.
Nov 26, 2013 / John Nichols
Don’t Be Fooled: Scott Walker Is No Reformer Don’t Be Fooled: Scott Walker Is No Reformer
Despite all the spin about his “reform-minded” independence, the 2016 contender is a entirely predictable political careerist.
Nov 26, 2013 / John Nichols
Senator Susan Collins Is the Barrier to Transparency, Accountability on Drones Senator Susan Collins Is the Barrier to Transparency, Accountability on Drones
Citizens and a challenger pressure a Maine senator to abandon opposition to a bill that would require reports on civilian casulaties.
Nov 25, 2013 / John Nichols
Honor JFK by Renewing His Constitutional Commitment to Extend Voting Rights Honor JFK by Renewing His Constitutional Commitment to Extend Voting Rights
The great passion of the president’s last year was a struggle to enact an amendment ending the poll tax and removing wealth barriers to voting. He was right to choose the con...
Nov 22, 2013 / John Nichols
Rep. Trey Radel Won’t Be Joining the More Than Half a Million Americans Jailed for Drug Offenses Rep. Trey Radel Won’t Be Joining the More Than Half a Million Americans Jailed for Drug Offenses
It is time to recognize that penalty and punishment are wrong responses—for congressmen and for SNAP recipients.
Nov 21, 2013 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President
The independent senator is a reluctant prospect. But he says the times demand a progressive alternative to politics as usual.
Nov 19, 2013 / John Nichols
As He Runs for President, Scott Walker Runs From His Record As He Runs for President, Scott Walker Runs From His Record
In his campaign book, Unintimidated, the controversial Wisconsin governor offers a rewrite of his history.
Nov 18, 2013 / John Nichols
Could a Socialist Actually Win Seattle’s City Council Race? Yes Could a Socialist Actually Win Seattle’s City Council Race? Yes
The $15-an-hour wage candidate Kshama Sawant takes the lead in a “historic” citywide race.
Nov 14, 2013 / John Nichols
Candidate or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has the Right 2016 Message Candidate or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has the Right 2016 Message
Democrats need to embrace the senator’s populist policies and rhetoric.
Nov 12, 2013 / John Nichols
A Doctor With a Cure: ‘Medicare for All’ A Doctor With a Cure: ‘Medicare for All’
Gene Farley was a brilliant champion of economic and social justice, peace and, above all, single-payer health care.
Nov 11, 2013 / John Nichols