On the Anniversary of Medicare Comes a Renewed Call for ‘Medicare for All’ On the Anniversary of Medicare Comes a Renewed Call for ‘Medicare for All’
As we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the popular Medicare program, let's remember that Harry Truman's original plan was to cover all Americans. That's what Senator Sanders and C...
Aug 1, 2010 / John Nichols
On the JournoList, Journalists and Journalism On the JournoList, Journalists and Journalism
I was never a fan of private Listservs. I'm still not. But it is time to put this overblown discussion in perspective.
Jul 29, 2010 / John Nichols
Rangel Faces 13 Ethics Charges, And That’s a Problem For Democrats Rangel Faces 13 Ethics Charges, And That’s a Problem For Democrats
When a senior and high-profile congressman gets hit with headline-grabbing ethics scandal in a volatile election year, it is not just his problem.
Jul 29, 2010 / John Nichols
Colorado’s Choice Colorado’s Choice
Populist challenger Andrew Romanoff would ordinarily be expected to win Colorado's US Senate Democratic primary. But incumbent Michael Bennet is backed by an overflowing campaign w...
Jul 29, 2010 / John Nichols
Key Provisions of Arizona Immigration Law Blocked by Federal Judge Key Provisions of Arizona Immigration Law Blocked by Federal Judge
The Constitution is clear: the federal judge who blocked implementation of key elements of Arizona's draconian anti-immigration law has no choice but to do so.
Jul 29, 2010 / John Nichols
War Opposition Grows As 102 House Dems, 12 Republicans Oppose Obama’s Afghan Surge War Opposition Grows As 102 House Dems, 12 Republicans Oppose Obama’s Afghan Surge
House approves "emergency" Afghan war funding, but 114 members vote "no" in one of the strongest shows of antiwar sentiment since the Vietnam era.
Jul 28, 2010 / John Nichols
As WikiLeaks Shake Washington, Congressmen Propose Vote to Exit Pakistan As WikiLeaks Shake Washington, Congressmen Propose Vote to Exit Pakistan
The House will vote on whether to continue funding the occupation of Afghanistan—and on whether to get US troops out of Pakistan.
Jul 27, 2010 / John Nichols
Dan Ellsberg on WikiLeaks & the Essential Democratic Question: Who Will Tell the People? Dan Ellsberg on WikiLeaks & the Essential Democratic Question: Who Will Tell the People?
Pentagon Papers player sees "immediate parallels" between those who now leak details of Afghanistan and Iraq Wars and what he did during Vietnam.
Jul 27, 2010 / John Nichols
Daniel Schorr and the Art of Making the Right Enemies Daniel Schorr and the Art of Making the Right Enemies
Broadcast journalist Daniel Schorr, like Tom Paine, knew how to get on the wrong side of presidents.
Jul 26, 2010 / John Nichols
Barney Frank Reformed Wall Street. Next Up, the Pentagon? Barney Frank Reformed Wall Street. Next Up, the Pentagon?
The president praises House Financial Services Committee chair Barney Frank for getting financial reforms passed. Now, Obama should embrace Frank's call to reduce defense spending ...
Jul 21, 2010 / John Nichols