Bad Brew: What’s Become of Tea Party Populism? Bad Brew: What’s Become of Tea Party Populism?
Why is a movement rooted in anger at bank bailouts welcoming DC insiders and Wall Street pawns as rally speakers?
Apr 14, 2010 / John Nichols
What Bart Stupak Got Right What Bart Stupak Got Right
The congressman deserved criticism for manipulating the health care debate. But his anti-corporate and anti-war stances, among others, will be missed.
Apr 12, 2010 / John Nichols
Justice Stevens, Senior Liberal, Will Leave High Court Justice Stevens, Senior Liberal, Will Leave High Court
A bold and unapologetic guardian of the Constitution and the rule of law will step down, making way for Obama to appoint a replacement.
Apr 9, 2010 / John Nichols
Going Postal in the Digital Era Going Postal in the Digital Era
An essential instrument of democracy, the Postal Service should be reimagined--not shrunk.
Apr 8, 2010 / Feature / John Nichols
“There’s No Question That Union Mines Are Safer” “There’s No Question That Union Mines Are Safer”
Want to avoid more mine disasters? Make it easier for unions to organize and protect miners.
Apr 8, 2010 / John Nichols
Healthcare Bill Needs Reform Healthcare Bill Needs Reform
John Nichols explains why he is excited about the possibilities for progressive reform to the healthcare bill.
Apr 7, 2010 / John Nichols
Actually, Governor, Human Bondage is “Significant” Actually, Governor, Human Bondage is “Significant”
"Issuing a declaration honoring the confederacy is disturbing enough; failing to acknowledge slavery while doing it is inexcusable."
Apr 7, 2010 / John Nichols
Video of U.S. Attack That Killed Journalists Demands Inquiry Video of U.S. Attack That Killed Journalists Demands Inquiry
With official denials of incident involving U.S. pilots in Iraq called into question, shouldn't Congress seek all the facts, accountability?
Apr 6, 2010 / John Nichols
On Disarmament: Will Obama Make His Rhetoric Real? On Disarmament: Will Obama Make His Rhetoric Real?
Petition the president to take the lead in the fight to abolish nuclear weapons.
Apr 5, 2010 / John Nichols
Glenn Beck’s War on Easter Backfires Glenn Beck’s War on Easter Backfires
The TV host's doctrinally-disoriented attacks on the social gospel have inspired a "Tell Glenn Beck I'm a Social-Justice Christian" campaign.
Apr 4, 2010 / John Nichols