Greene to Green in SC? Greene to Green in SC?
In this fall's South Carolina Senate contest, Democrats should vote for the Green Party candidate.
Sep 9, 2010 / John Nichols
Mayor Rahm? Chicago Might Have Other Ideas Mayor Rahm? Chicago Might Have Other Ideas
The White House chief of staff might want to be mayor of Chicago. But he lacks a base in the city, or credibility with key constituencies.
Sep 8, 2010 / John Nichols
Obama Should Borrow a Page From FDR This Labor Day Obama Should Borrow a Page From FDR This Labor Day
The president should scrap his cautious talk about compromise and bipartisanship. It's time to take a side.
Sep 6, 2010 / John Nichols
Right Response to Unemployment Is Smart Stimulus Spending Right Response to Unemployment Is Smart Stimulus Spending
With unemployment figures still high, Obama appears ready to do something about job creation. But local officials are going to need to make the case for a sufficient stimulus.
Sep 5, 2010 / John Nichols
Carly Fiorina’s Campaign Against a Free and Open Internet Carly Fiorina’s Campaign Against a Free and Open Internet
She's supposed to know something about technology. But millionaire Senate candidate Carly Fiorina seems to be most interested in subdividing the net so that her pals can make money...
Sep 2, 2010 / John Nichols
The UAW Hits the Streets The UAW Hits the Streets
Bob King, the new UAW president, has dusted off the union and renewed its activist traditions.
Sep 2, 2010 / John Nichols
Obama’s Awkward Speech: Not Quite Peace and Nowhere Near Prosperity Obama’s Awkward Speech: Not Quite Peace and Nowhere Near Prosperity
The president says the combat mission in Iraq is ended. But 50,000 troops remain. And most people are far less excited about changes in Iraq than they are worried by an expanding c...
Sep 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Democrats Should Look North to Alaska, and Thank Sarah Palin Democrats Should Look North to Alaska, and Thank Sarah Palin
Could the Democrat who didn't stand a chance beat Palin's protege? A new poll says "yes."
Aug 30, 2010 / John Nichols
Sorry, Glenn Beck, But King’s ‘Dream’ is on the March in Detroit Sorry, Glenn Beck, But King’s ‘Dream’ is on the March in Detroit
Fox's silliest self-promoter tried to claim a piece of the civil rights legacy. But the anniversary march that mattered was in Detroit, where the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the UAW's B...
Aug 28, 2010 / John Nichols
No, Glenn Beck Is Not a Civil Rights Icon No, Glenn Beck Is Not a Civil Rights Icon
Beck and his followers say they are out to "reclaim the civil rights movement." It would be comic if it was not so sad.
Aug 28, 2010 / John Nichols