Paulette Jordan Is the New Face of Rural Politics in America Paulette Jordan Is the New Face of Rural Politics in America
A Native American woman was just nominated for governor of Idaho—winning big with a message that Democrats must reach out to rural and small-town voters.
May 16, 2018 / John Nichols
These Members of Congress Are Trying to Visit Gaza—Israel Should Let Them Do So These Members of Congress Are Trying to Visit Gaza—Israel Should Let Them Do So
Representatives Mark Pocan, Dan Kildee, and Hank Johnson Jr. were denied the opportunity to witness conditions on the ground firsthand.
May 14, 2018 / John Nichols
Wisconsin Has Produced a New Joe McCarthy Wisconsin Has Produced a New Joe McCarthy
Tammy Baldwin’s shameless Republican challenger claims that the Democratic senator is on “Team Terrorist.”
May 11, 2018 / John Nichols
Ohio Voters Just Overturned Anti-Democratic Gerrymandering Ohio Voters Just Overturned Anti-Democratic Gerrymandering
The state’s radical change in how congressional districts are drawn matters for Ohio and for the rest of the country.
May 9, 2018 / John Nichols
A Proper Rebuke of Donald Trump From an Actual President A Proper Rebuke of Donald Trump From an Actual President
Trump’s choice “turns our back on America’s closest allies,” warns President Obama.
May 8, 2018 / John Nichols
The Troubling Part of Rudy Giuliani’s Interview That Nobody Is Talking About The Troubling Part of Rudy Giuliani’s Interview That Nobody Is Talking About
Giuliani seems to think that President Trump is above the law.
May 4, 2018 / John Nichols
Nurses Have a Prescription for the Democratic Party: Back Single Payer Nurses Have a Prescription for the Democratic Party: Back Single Payer
Democratic voters overwhelmingly support Medicare for All, yet not all Democratic candidates do.
May 3, 2018 / John Nichols
There Is an Alternative to Brutal Austerity in Puerto Rico There Is an Alternative to Brutal Austerity in Puerto Rico
Bernie Sanders has proposed a Marshall Plan for the islands, instead of an inhumane and antidemocratic oversight board.
May 1, 2018 / John Nichols
Donald Trump’s Unhinged Attack on Jon Tester Donald Trump’s Unhinged Attack on Jon Tester
The senator has always championed the causes of veterans. Apparently, this enrages the president.
Apr 30, 2018 / John Nichols
Paul Ryan Is Making ‘Very Flimsy’ Excuses for Firing the Priest Who Urged the House to Care for the Poor Paul Ryan Is Making ‘Very Flimsy’ Excuses for Firing the Priest Who Urged the House to Care for the Poor
Father Patrick Conroy reminded members of Congress that their decisions have an impact on income inequality. Now he’s out.
Apr 27, 2018 / John Nichols