Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes
The movement is so dramatic that, even with gerrymandering in their favor, Republicans are beginning to look vulnerable.
Oct 11, 2013 / John Nichols
Paul Ryan’s Shock Doctrine ‘Fix’ for the Budget Stalemate Paul Ryan’s Shock Doctrine ‘Fix’ for the Budget Stalemate
The outspoken congressman wants to use the budget crisis to advance his privatization agenda.
Oct 9, 2013 / John Nichols
Yes, Federal Workers Are Essential Yes, Federal Workers Are Essential
The House votes 407-0 to guarantee back pay for federal employees. But it will not let them do their jobs.
Oct 6, 2013 / John Nichols
Wendy Davis: Yes, She Can Wendy Davis: Yes, She Can
It was not that long ago that Ann Richards was elected to lead the Lone Star State. Can Wendy Davis do the same?
Oct 3, 2013 / John Nichols
America Gets Primaried America Gets Primaried
The government shutdown is all about electoral politics—particularly the gerrymandering of Republican districts and primaries that make compromise impossible.
Oct 1, 2013 / John Nichols
Amid Shutdown Scrambling, a Powerful Reminder That DC Should Be a State Amid Shutdown Scrambling, a Powerful Reminder That DC Should Be a State
The city of Washington lacks budget autonomy, so local officials are forced to cobble together a shutdown response. Why?
Sep 30, 2013 / John Nichols
Marriage Equality Fight Confirms (Again) That Chris Christie is No Moderate Marriage Equality Fight Confirms (Again) That Chris Christie is No Moderate
New Jersey judge says state must allow same-sex marriage. But the Republican governor fights to maintain discrimination.
Sep 28, 2013 / John Nichols
House GOP Debt-Ceiling Plan: Paul Ryan’s Losing Ideas From 2012 House GOP Debt-Ceiling Plan: Paul Ryan’s Losing Ideas From 2012
In return for allowing the debt ceiling to rise, House Republicans are promoting the agenda voters rejected in 2012.
Sep 26, 2013 / John Nichols
Fake-Bustering Ted Cruz Has a Plan to Get the America He Wants: Minority Rule Fake-Bustering Ted Cruz Has a Plan to Get the America He Wants: Minority Rule
The Texas senator wants to change Senate rules so his anti-Obamacare strategy can “win” even when it loses.
Sep 24, 2013 / John Nichols
Is the Pope Getting on Board With the Nuns on the Bus? Is the Pope Getting on Board With the Nuns on the Bus?
In a remarkable interview, Pope Francis calls for a “new balance” on issues such as abortion and LGBT rights. Has he opened the door for a renewed focus on economic justice?
Sep 20, 2013 / John Nichols