Obama and DOMA: Will the President Do the Right Thing? Obama and DOMA: Will the President Do the Right Thing?
A court ruling rejects the Defense of Marriage Act as an affront to the Constitution. Now the question is whether the president and his justice department will defend a bad law.
Jul 9, 2010 / John Nichols
Hold a Special Election for Byrd’s Seat; Senators Should Never Be Appointed Hold a Special Election for Byrd’s Seat; Senators Should Never Be Appointed
There is talk that the governor may call for a "legislative remedy" that would allow for a special election this fall. He should not hesitate. It is the small "d&quo...
Jul 7, 2010 / John Nichols
NOW Urges Senate to Expel David Vitter NOW Urges Senate to Expel David Vitter
National Organization for Women says it is time for the Louisiana senator—a patron of prostitutes and employer of an abusive aide—to go.
Jul 6, 2010 / John Nichols
Thomas Jefferson Feared an Aristocracy of Corporations Thomas Jefferson Feared an Aristocracy of Corporations
The author of the Declaration of Independence warned against the threat to democracy posed by big banks and big corporations. Too bad the Supreme Court doesn't respect the original...
Jul 4, 2010 / John Nichols
RNC’s Steele Says: ‘The One Thing You Don’t Do Is Engage in a Land War In Afghanistan.’ Uh-Oh, Now He’s in Trouble! RNC’s Steele Says: ‘The One Thing You Don’t Do Is Engage in a Land War In Afghanistan.’ Uh-Oh, Now He’s in Trouble!
GOP chair's (generally) honest assessment of Afghanistan brings a call for his resignation from the party's neocon police chief, William Kristol.
Jul 2, 2010 / John Nichols
162 House Votes for an Exit Strategy From Afghanistan 162 House Votes for an Exit Strategy From Afghanistan
President Obama won House approval for spending to pay for his escalation of the occupation of Afghanistan, but it did not come without a fight. Twenty-five members voted to stop f...
Jul 2, 2010 / John Nichols
Why a Bank-Bashing Populist Democrat Opposed the Wall Street ‘Reform’ Bill Why a Bank-Bashing Populist Democrat Opposed the Wall Street ‘Reform’ Bill
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, the most ardent bank critic in the House, voted "no" on the legislation backed by the Obama administration and Congressional leaders. Why...
Jul 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Elena Kagan Embraces Jefferson’s Original Intent Elena Kagan Embraces Jefferson’s Original Intent
In her second day before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Supreme Court nominee imagines an evolving Constitution—as did Thurgood Marshall, and Thomas Jefferson.
Jun 29, 2010 / John Nichols
Horrors! Kagan is Revealed as Nominee Who Respects Champions of Civil Rights, Underdogs Horrors! Kagan is Revealed as Nominee Who Respects Champions of Civil Rights, Underdogs
When Republican senators try to block a Supreme Court nominee by attacking Thurgood Marshall and the powerless, it's a pretty good bet that she'll be confirmed.
Jun 28, 2010 / John Nichols
Robert Byrd’s American Journey Robert Byrd’s American Journey
The senior senator from West Virginia finished his life as a true champion of the Constitution and the principle that all Americans are created equal.
Jun 28, 2010 / John Nichols