Boston and a History Borne on the Night Wind of the Past Boston and a History Borne on the Night Wind of the Past
Amid speculation about the bombing, a great city and its people are responding to tragedy with a strength that is the stuff of poetry.
Apr 16, 2013 / John Nichols
Obama’s Chained-CPI Social Security Cut Is Smart Politics… for the GOP Obama’s Chained-CPI Social Security Cut Is Smart Politics… for the GOP
Smart Democrats know that getting on the wrong side of the austerity debate could strike a "damning blow" to the party's 2014 prospects.
Apr 14, 2013 / John Nichols
Take That, Austerity! Outcry and Activism Save 6-Day Mail Delivery Take That, Austerity! Outcry and Activism Save 6-Day Mail Delivery
How to fight the austerity agenda? Take a page from this campaign.
Apr 11, 2013 / John Nichols
2.3 Million Petitioners Urge Rejection of ‘Chained-CPI’ Social Security Cut 2.3 Million Petitioners Urge Rejection of ‘Chained-CPI’ Social Security Cut
One hunded seven congressional Democrats have signed a letter telling President Obama not to make the cut. Will they stand strong in opposition if he does?
Apr 8, 2013 / John Nichols
Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity
The president's plans, which will come down hardest on working families, women, people of color and young Americans, are wrong economically and politically.
Apr 6, 2013 / John Nichols
Will Obama Defend Media Democracy? Will Obama Defend Media Democracy?
His next appointee for FCC chair could determine whether robber barons consolidate their domination of the public discourse.
Apr 3, 2013 / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney
Educator Who Challenged Scott Walker’s Vouchers Agenda Wins 61-39 in Wisconsin Educator Who Challenged Scott Walker’s Vouchers Agenda Wins 61-39 in Wisconsin
The Superintendent of Public Instruction, who campaigned as an advocate for public education, was reelected with the message, "We can and must meet our constitutional obligati...
Apr 3, 2013 / John Nichols
A ‘Stark Choice’ Election on the Future of Public Education A ‘Stark Choice’ Election on the Future of Public Education
Wisconsin's state Superintendent of Public Instruction runs for reelection as a critic of Scott Walker's attacks on teacher unions, funding cuts and vouchers proposals...
Apr 1, 2013 / John Nichols
What if Sherrod Brown, Battler Against ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’ Banks, Gets Banking Committee Chair? What if Sherrod Brown, Battler Against ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’ Banks, Gets Banking Committee Chair?
The progressive populist senator from Ohio would hold big banks to account -- a new concept for Washington.
Mar 29, 2013 / John Nichols
Scott Walker’s ‘Unintimidated’ Grab for Presidential Consideration Scott Walker’s ‘Unintimidated’ Grab for Presidential Consideration
Walker's planned memoir, identified as a "call to action" for conservatives, is widely seen as an opening gambit in his play for the 2016 Republican preside...
Mar 26, 2013 / John Nichols