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Don’t Get Too Excited About Christie’s Politics of Style, Not Substance

Don’t Get Too Excited About Christie’s Politics of Style, Not Substance Don’t Get Too Excited About Christie’s Politics of Style, Not Substance

The governor thinks his victory will take him far down the presidential trail. Don’t bet on it.

Nov 6, 2013 / John Nichols

The Grand Old Tea Party

The Grand Old Tea Party The Grand Old Tea Party

Why today's wacko birds are just like yesterday's wingnuts.

Nov 6, 2013 / Feature / Rick Perlstein

Will ENDA Be the Next Casualty of the GOP’s Internal Crisis?

Will ENDA Be the Next Casualty of the GOP’s Internal Crisis? Will ENDA Be the Next Casualty of the GOP’s Internal Crisis?

Dim prospects for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in the House illustrate how far right of the American mainstream the GOP has drifted. 

Nov 5, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

An Election About GOP Extremism, Unions, Wages and Dollarocracy

An Election About GOP Extremism, Unions, Wages and Dollarocracy An Election About GOP Extremism, Unions, Wages and Dollarocracy

Watch for the signs of changing political tides this Election Day.

Nov 5, 2013 / John Nichols

Chris Christie’s Bully Politics: ‘I Am Tired of You People’

Chris Christie’s Bully Politics: ‘I Am Tired of You People’ Chris Christie’s Bully Politics: ‘I Am Tired of You People’

The governor returns to form as election day nears, caught poking a finger at a teacher and shouting vitriol—but this time the teacher is pushing back. 

Nov 4, 2013 / John Nichols

Chris Christie’s No Moderate, and Barack Obama Ought to Say That

Chris Christie’s No Moderate, and Barack Obama Ought to Say That Chris Christie’s No Moderate, and Barack Obama Ought to Say That

The president will do a campaign swing in Virginia this weekend. He ought to visit New Jersey, as well.

Nov 1, 2013 / John Nichols

Eye on the Pyramids (Part 4: The Incredible Bread Machine)

Eye on the Pyramids (Part 4: The Incredible Bread Machine) Eye on the Pyramids (Part 4: The Incredible Bread Machine)

The connection between multi-level marketing schemes and conservatism goes all the way to the fundamental conception of how economics should work.

Oct 30, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

A Spouse at Goldman Sachs A Spouse at Goldman Sachs

It’s tyranny, says Cruz. He’s fought Obamacare with great endurance. We must repeal—so says this man Who’s covered by his wife’s insurance.

Oct 30, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Sexy Halloween Costumes for 2013

Sexy Halloween Costumes for 2013 Sexy Halloween Costumes for 2013

Strip down and slap on that mustache, sexy Tom Friedman.

Oct 29, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance

A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance A Mass Rally Against Mass Surveillance

Activists want a full public accounting of the NSA’s and the FBI’s data collection programs.

Oct 25, 2013 / John Nichols

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