Ten Years After ‘Bush v. Gore’, Five Unfinished Election Reforms Ten Years After ‘Bush v. Gore’, Five Unfinished Election Reforms
The United States still has an unstable and unequal election system that is ripe for gaming by political insiders.
Dec 13, 2010 / John Nichols
Rethinking the Veepstakes Rethinking the Veepstakes
The process of picking a Vice President needn't be the craven political exercise it is today. Do we even need one?
Jul 31, 2008 / John Nichols
Recount: A Nightmare Revisited Recount: A Nightmare Revisited
HBO's Recount will bring back bad memories, which is precisely why you should see it.
May 29, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Adam Howard
Pakistan’s Plight Pakistan’s Plight
A multidimensional charade is taking place in Pakistan, and it is not an edifying sight.
Jan 3, 2008 / Tariq Ali
The Great Debate of 2008 The Great Debate of 2008
The time is right for a Great Debate on America's purpose and place in the world. But neither Republicans nor Democrats seem up to the task.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Jerry W. Sanders
Relearning the Art of Diplomacy Relearning the Art of Diplomacy
Most candidates have no idea what it involves.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
John Bolton vs. Democracy John Bolton vs. Democracy
"I'm with the Bush-Cheney team, and I'm here to stop the count." Those were the words John Bolton yelled as he burst into a Tallahassee library on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, where ...
Apr 13, 2005 / John Nichols
Roe = Dred Roe = Dred
Many viewers were puzzled when, toward the end of the second debate, George W. Bush answered a question about Supreme Court nominees by referring to the Dred Scott case.
Oct 14, 2004 / Katha Pollitt
Kerry’s Trade Winds Kerry’s Trade Winds
Senator John Kerry has promised a revision of Clinton-era trade policies to insure that future agreements contain stronger, enforceable labor and environmental standards.
Sep 30, 2004 / Tom Hayden and Lori Wallach
Damaged Goods Damaged Goods
George W. Bush is damaged goods, but he has found his campaign voice--the forked tongue of the high road/low road politician.
Aug 26, 2004 / William Greider