The Prosecution of Julian Assange Absolutely Threatens Freedom of the Press The Prosecution of Julian Assange Absolutely Threatens Freedom of the Press
The Biden administration should abandon a course that could lead to the criminalization of whistleblowers and investigative journalism.
Dec 20, 2021 / John Nichols
Striking Kellogg’s Workers Need the PRO Act Striking Kellogg’s Workers Need the PRO Act
The president issued a great statement in support of striking workers who are threatened with replacement. But corporations won’t respect workers’ rights until the Protecting the R...
Dec 15, 2021 / John Nichols
Michelle Wu: Cities Must Lead for the Green New Deal Michelle Wu: Cities Must Lead for the Green New Deal
An interview with the newly elected mayor of Boston about building on the accomplishments of progressive pioneers and shaping a new politics at the municipal level.
Dec 14, 2021 / Q&A / John Nichols
“Shameful”: The Democratic-Led House Approves a Massive Military Spending Bill “Shameful”: The Democratic-Led House Approves a Massive Military Spending Bill
“Don’t ever tell me we can’t afford to invest in our communities when we just approved $778 billion for the Pentagon,” said California Representative Barbara Lee.
Dec 10, 2021 / John Nichols
Today’s GOP Would Excommunicate Bob Dole Today’s GOP Would Excommunicate Bob Dole
Dole felt his party had a duty to support voting rights. But his colleagues in Congress today would rather punish those in the GOP who choose to defend democracy.
Dec 8, 2021 / John Nichols
Ted Cruz Is the Disease Ted Cruz Is the Disease
The senator is once again attacking Dr. Anthony Fauci and spreading misinformation. There’s a serious side to what the Texan is doing.
Dec 3, 2021 / John Nichols
Ron Johnson’s War on Free and Fair Elections Ron Johnson’s War on Free and Fair Elections
As Senator Ron Johnson prepares for an expected 2022 reelection run, he wants to restructure how elections are conducted.
Dec 1, 2021 / John Nichols
’Tis the Season for DeJoy’s Removal ’Tis the Season for DeJoy’s Removal
Firing Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is essential to ending the crisis at the USPS. But the agency needs more than a “return to quiet competence.”
Nov 25, 2021 / John Nichols
The Excommunication of Liz Cheney The Excommunication of Liz Cheney
It’s another sign that the GOP has become a cult of Trump.
Nov 23, 2021 / John Nichols
House Democrats Just Gave Their Party a Fighting Chance in 2022 House Democrats Just Gave Their Party a Fighting Chance in 2022
Now, the Senate must make it possible for them to win the 2022 midterms by passing Biden’s Build Back Better bill.
Nov 19, 2021 / John Nichols