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Russ Feingold Speaks Out Russ Feingold Speaks Out
The former senator talks about money and politics, connecting with voters in the age of mass media and his future in public life.
Jan 13, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols
Tom DeLay Is Finally Rewarded for His Years of Public Service: With a Jail Sentence Tom DeLay Is Finally Rewarded for His Years of Public Service: With a Jail Sentence
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, who took pay-to-play politics to extremes, is sentenced to jail time. It's a small measure of accountability for the large&nb...
Jan 11, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
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The Money & Media Election Complex The Money & Media Election Complex
Unchecked by campaign finance regulation, unchallenged by a journalism sufficient to expose abuses, a nearly unbeatable force opposed progressives in 2010.
Nov 10, 2010 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney
Election Roundtable: Breaking Down the Results on Democracy Now! Election Roundtable: Breaking Down the Results on Democracy Now!
Did the Tea Party set the agenda for last night's elections? Is the Blue Dog coalition done for? Nation contributors Richard Kim, John Nichols and Laura Flanders explain.
Nov 3, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Election Roundtable: Breaking Down the Results on Democracy Now! Election Roundtable: Breaking Down the Results on Democracy Now!
Did the Tea Party set the agenda for last night's elections? Is the Blue Dog coalition done for? Nation contributors Richard Kim, John Nichols and Laura Flanders explain.
Nov 3, 2010 / Video / Democracy Now!
The SBA List’s ‘Pro-Life’ Lies The SBA List’s ‘Pro-Life’ Lies
The GOP hit group is on an alarmingly successful crusade to confuse voters about the healthcare law.
Oct 28, 2010 / The Notion / Betsy Reed
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The Breakdown: How Will Citizens United Shape Our Democracy? The Breakdown: How Will Citizens United Shape Our Democracy?
Lawrence Lessig talks to Chris Hayes about what progressives can do to combat the destructive effects of corporate money in elections.
Oct 21, 2010 / Audio / Chris Hayes
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The Extremist GOP The Extremist GOP
Moderates are no longer welcome in the GOP—and Democrats shouldn't try to compromise with what the party's become.
Oct 20, 2010 / Editorial / The Editors
Moving Forward Moving Forward
Why progressives need to own Obama's achievements—and build a movement to pressure him to do more.
Oct 20, 2010 / Feature / Gara LaMarche and Deepak Bhargava
Predator’s Ball Predator’s Ball
The Republicans' reliance on corporate underwriting belies their recent commitment to populist democratic action.
Oct 20, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel