Of Course It’s an Impeachment Inquiry Of Course It’s an Impeachment Inquiry
And it’s about time!
Sep 13, 2019 / John Nichols
Democrats Can Become the Party of Death Penalty Abolitionism Democrats Can Become the Party of Death Penalty Abolitionism
“The death penalty has no place in a just society,” said Representative Ayanna Pressley. Tonight's Democratic debate in Texas presents the candidates with the chance to unify aroun...
Sep 12, 2019 / John Nichols
Congressional Races Are Our Best Shot at Gun Control Congressional Races Are Our Best Shot at Gun Control
Even in California, it’s too easy to turn a gun purchased legally into an assault weapon.
Sep 12, 2019 / Column / Laila Lalami
North Carolina’s Revote Is a Win for Democracy North Carolina’s Revote Is a Win for Democracy
When elections cannot be resolved with recounts, they should be held again.
Sep 10, 2019 / John Nichols
Democrats Need a Feisty Fighter on Climate Change Democrats Need a Feisty Fighter on Climate Change
Democrats would be wise to ignore much of the punditry’s pearl-clutching about being too bold.
Sep 10, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In an Age of Policy Boldness, Think Tanks Have Become Timid In an Age of Policy Boldness, Think Tanks Have Become Timid
The disconnect between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren and the think tank world could pose a problem if one of them gets elected president.
‘I Think We Need to Just Impeach the Guy’ ‘I Think We Need to Just Impeach the Guy’
Judiciary Committee member Steve Cohen is resolute: Trump’s violations of the emoluments clause demand impeachment. Now.
Sep 5, 2019 / John Nichols
North Carolina Has Won a Huge Victory in the Fight Against Rigged Elections North Carolina Has Won a Huge Victory in the Fight Against Rigged Elections
There is now hope that savvy legal and political strategies really can begin to upend gerrymandering across the country.
Sep 4, 2019 / John Nichols
Ady Barkan Refuses to Stop Fighting for Health Care for All Ady Barkan Refuses to Stop Fighting for Health Care for All
The progressive activist, a leader in the movement to win Medicare for All, launches a new series of interviews on health care with presidential candidates.
Aug 30, 2019 / Winnie Wong
Trump’s Support of Boris Johnson Should Remind Congress of the Necessity of Impeachment Trump’s Support of Boris Johnson Should Remind Congress of the Necessity of Impeachment
Be wary of a president who celebrates abuses of power abroad and who, at home, imagines that the Constitution “allows me to do whatever I want.”
Aug 30, 2019 / John Nichols