Obama Responds Tepidly to Middle-East Meltdown, But Not Every Democrat Is So Cautious Obama Responds Tepidly to Middle-East Meltdown, But Not Every Democrat Is So Cautious
California candidate Marcy Winograd stirs things up by warning that “the killings are bound to heighten awareness about the brutal blockade and to increase pressure to end th...
Jun 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Getting Real About Memorial Day—The Way Paul Wellstone Did Getting Real About Memorial Day—The Way Paul Wellstone Did
Minnesota senator was not satisfied with holiday rhetoric. He led the fight to assure that veterans were never forgotten by policymakers.
May 31, 2010 / John Nichols
18 Senate Dems Tell Obama It’s Time for Afghan Exit Plan 18 Senate Dems Tell Obama It’s Time for Afghan Exit Plan
Almost one fifth of the Senate backed a proposal to plan for bringing the troops home from Afghanistan. That's not enough, but it is a start.
May 30, 2010 / John Nichols
The Republican Enthusiasm Gap The Republican Enthusiasm Gap
In recent primaries, Democratic turnout has exceeded Republican turnout—often dramatically. Yet, major media keeps suggesting that the action is overwhelmingly on the GO...
May 26, 2010 / John Nichols
Grayson’s Bill Makes War Costs Real Grayson’s Bill Makes War Costs Real
The Florida Congressman proposes legislation that shows how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are impoverishing Americans.
May 24, 2010 / John Nichols
Irony Alert: Another Advocate for Abstinence Quits Congress After His Failure to Abstain is Revealed Irony Alert: Another Advocate for Abstinence Quits Congress After His Failure to Abstain is Revealed
An Indiana congressman had a lot to say about how others should have sex, until he got caught having sex with someone other than his wife.
May 22, 2010 / John Nichols
What Happens When a Serious Libertarian Gets Serious Attention What Happens When a Serious Libertarian Gets Serious Attention
At the root of the controversy about Rand Paul's statements regarding civil rights laws is the reality that he is an ideological outlier running within a mainstream party. That's g...
May 21, 2010 / John Nichols
Dems Fail to Curtail Bank Reform Debate Dems Fail to Curtail Bank Reform Debate
Harry Reid tried to shut down the debate on financial services reform. Republicans and responsible Democrats blocked the move. They were right to do so.
May 20, 2010 / John Nichols
Incumbents, Insiders Stumble as Populism Prevails Incumbents, Insiders Stumble as Populism Prevails
Senator Specter loses, Senator Lincoln fares poorly. But the House of Labor and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had reason to celebrate.
May 19, 2010 / John Nichols
Primary Primer: How to Read the Tea Leaves on Tuesday Night Primary Primer: How to Read the Tea Leaves on Tuesday Night
Will sitting senators be defeated? Will a House seat flip from "D" to "R"? Is the Tea Party steaming hot or lukewarm?
May 18, 2010 / John Nichols