If You’re Not Singing Along With Scott Walker, You’re Under Arrest If You’re Not Singing Along With Scott Walker, You’re Under Arrest
Wisconsin governor kicks off his 2016 presidential bid by ordering homestate dissenters arrested and ticketed—for singing.
Jul 29, 2013 / John Nichols
Darrell Issa’s Got a Plan to Put the Postal Service in a Death Spiral Darrell Issa’s Got a Plan to Put the Postal Service in a Death Spiral
“If it is enacted, this bill will lead to the demise of the Postal Service,” says postal workers union.
Jul 26, 2013 / John Nichols
Potemkin Checks & Balances: Boehner Blocks Real Action to Limit Syria Entanglement Potemkin Checks & Balances: Boehner Blocks Real Action to Limit Syria Entanglement
A bipartisan coalition wanted to prevent President Obama from going ahead with his plan to provide US military aid to Syrian rebels. But House Republican leaders prevented a real o...
Jul 24, 2013 / John Nichols
Chris Christie Says He’s Doing Jersey a Favor Just by Being Chris Christie Chris Christie Says He’s Doing Jersey a Favor Just by Being Chris Christie
The governor claims his national TV appearances aren’t about 2016 presidential politics. He’s just trying to improve his state's image.
Jul 23, 2013 / John Nichols
Cities Really Are Too Big to Fail Cities Really Are Too Big to Fail
And it's time for Congress to recognize that.
Jul 22, 2013 / John Nichols
Obama Uses a Teaching Moment to Challenge ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws Obama Uses a Teaching Moment to Challenge ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
The president is right to encourage a rethink of laws that are not "contributing to the kind of peace and security and order that we’d like to see.”
Jul 20, 2013 / John Nichols
An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity
Bankruptcy will dramatically alter Detroit's future. Yet, Michigan’s governor seeks it without consulting the voters.
Jul 19, 2013 / John Nichols
Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground
Attorney General Holder, civil rights groups, legislators and newspapers seek a reconsideration of “shoot first” laws—and Stevie Wonder won't play "Stand...
Jul 17, 2013 / John Nichols
Senate Deal Breaks Some Gridlock, but This Isn’t the Filibuster Reform That’s Needed Senate Deal Breaks Some Gridlock, but This Isn’t the Filibuster Reform That’s Needed
Harry Reid forces the hand of Senate Republicans on nominations. But he should not take the “nuclear option” off the table anytime soon.
Jul 16, 2013 / John Nichols
Ending the Tyranny of the Mitch McConnell Minority Ending the Tyranny of the Mitch McConnell Minority
The Senate minority leader has abused the filibuster since 2007, but if continues to filibuster presidential appointments, Harry Reid is prepared to change the Senate rules.
Jul 15, 2013 / John Nichols