Congressmen Seek Constitutional Guarantee of the Right to Vote Congressmen Seek Constitutional Guarantee of the Right to Vote
The amendment declares, “Every citizen of the United States, who is of legal voting age, shall have the fundamental right to vote.”
May 13, 2013 / John Nichols
We’ve Heard Plenty From Wall Street, Isn’t It Time for Some Main Street? We’ve Heard Plenty From Wall Street, Isn’t It Time for Some Main Street?
Even The New York Times is figuring out that austerity isn't working. Ed Schultz could have told them that years ago.
May 11, 2013 / John Nichols
A Petition That Just Might Save the Post Office A Petition That Just Might Save the Post Office
Congressman Peter DeFazio is calling on Americans to ask President Obama to stand up for rural post offices, urban sorting centers and an essential American service.
May 10, 2013 / John Nichols
Our Elections Really Are Rigged—by Gerrymandering and Districting Abuses Our Elections Really Are Rigged—by Gerrymandering and Districting Abuses
Once Mark Sanford won the Republican primary, he was all but certain to win in a district drawn to elect Republicans. That’s how it works in America.
May 8, 2013 / John Nichols
With Bangladesh Toll Over 700, ‘Which Brands Accept Blood on Their Labels?’ With Bangladesh Toll Over 700, ‘Which Brands Accept Blood on Their Labels?’
A senior member of Congress pushes retailers and brands to make “the moral choice” to address condition that produce predictable tragedy.
May 6, 2013 / John Nichols
Austerity Is ‘Suffocating the Economy’ Austerity Is ‘Suffocating the Economy’
The latest jobs numbers are weak. Why? We're dying by slow sequester cuts.
May 3, 2013 / John Nichols
As Maine Goes… a Bipartisan Call to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ As Maine Goes… a Bipartisan Call to Overturn ‘Citizens United’
Thirty Republican legislators join Democrats and independents to demand a constitutional amendment.
May 1, 2013 / John Nichols
How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics
A new study highlights the vital role high African-American turnout played in 2012. Activists say voters were “outraged and energized” over threats to voting rights. Bo...
Apr 29, 2013 / John Nichols
CISPA Is ‘Dead for Now,’ Thanks to a Left-Right Coalition for Online Privacy CISPA Is ‘Dead for Now,’ Thanks to a Left-Right Coalition for Online Privacy
Industry lobbyists outspent activists 38-1, but a grassroots coalition and dissenting members of Congress appear to have rendered CISPA “dead for now.”
Apr 26, 2013 / John Nichols
Remembering Bob Edgar Remembering Bob Edgar
For half a century, Bob walked with the movements for economic and social justice, for peace, and above all for democracy.
Apr 25, 2013 / John Nichols