David Koch on the 2016 GOP Nominee: ‘It Should Be Scott Walker.’ But… David Koch on the 2016 GOP Nominee: ‘It Should Be Scott Walker.’ But…
The Kochs adore Walker, but there’s a problem. He polls poorly against Clinton—even in his home state.
Apr 21, 2015 / John Nichols
Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform
The Democratic front-runner would be wise to go all in for this necessary reform.
Apr 14, 2015 / John Nichols
Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next? Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next?
Progressive groups are hoping to decouple Democrats from Wall Street by pushing a pledge to give up Wall Street donations.
Apr 9, 2015 / George Zornick
Once Upon a Time, Politics Existed in a Place Called America Once Upon a Time, Politics Existed in a Place Called America
The flood of money into Washington has changed all that.
Apr 2, 2015 / The Nation
It’s Not Too Late: Save Democracy By Amending the Constitution It’s Not Too Late: Save Democracy By Amending the Constitution
Corporations are not people, money is not speech, and votes must matter more than billionaires’ dollars.
Mar 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary
As Republicans beg for the favor of the oligarchs, the Vermont Senator challenges billionaire politics.
Jan 24, 2015 / John Nichols
Campaign Finance Reform: Not Just for Democrats? Campaign Finance Reform: Not Just for Democrats?
On the fifth anniversary of Citizens United, there’s little chance of reform in Congress. Outside the Beltway is another story.
Jan 21, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter
Here’s a 2014 Mandate: Pass an Amendment to Remove Big Money From Politics Here’s a 2014 Mandate: Pass an Amendment to Remove Big Money From Politics
In red and blue regions, north and south, urban and rural, calls for a constitutional amendent to overturn Citizens United won huge.
Nov 13, 2014 / John Nichols
Obama Can Reform Dark Money With a Stroke of a Pen Obama Can Reform Dark Money With a Stroke of a Pen
Executive action could eradicate dark-money flows through government contractors.
Nov 10, 2014 / Lee Fang
This Is What Dollarocracy Looks Like This Is What Dollarocracy Looks Like
Bernie Sanders is right: 2014 shows how big money and broken media “deflect attention from the real issues.”
Nov 7, 2014 / John Nichols