Elections

The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold

Will 2014 be the year of the liberal moment?

Jan 3, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed

North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed North Carolina Shows Why the Voting Rights Act Is Still Needed

A challenge to North Carolina’s sweeping new voting restrictions will be heard in court next summer.

Dec 12, 2013 / Ari Berman

Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’

Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’ Obama: Inequality Is ‘the Defining Challenge of Our Time’

In a speech Wednesday, the President said economic inequality will be "the defining challenge" of his remaining time in office. 

Dec 4, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts

Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts Ohio GOP Resurrects Voter Suppression Efforts

The Ohio legislature is once again passing new restrictions to make it harder to vote.

Dec 4, 2013 / Ari Berman

Don’t Be Fooled: Scott Walker Is No Reformer

Don’t Be Fooled: Scott Walker Is No Reformer Don’t Be Fooled: Scott Walker Is No Reformer

Despite all the spin about his “reform-minded” independence, the 2016 contender is a entirely predictable political careerist.

Nov 26, 2013 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President

Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President

The independent senator is a reluctant prospect. But he says the times demand a progressive alternative to politics as usual.

Nov 19, 2013 / John Nichols

Candidate or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has the Right 2016 Message

Candidate or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has the Right 2016 Message Candidate or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has the Right 2016 Message

Democrats need to embrace the senator’s populist policies and rhetoric.

Nov 12, 2013 / John Nichols

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

Judge Who Framed Voter ID Laws As Constitutional Says He Got It Wrong

Judge Who Framed Voter ID Laws As Constitutional Says He Got It Wrong Judge Who Framed Voter ID Laws As Constitutional Says He Got It Wrong

Posner admits error in sustaining "a law now widely regarded as a means of voter suppression rather than fraud prevention."

Oct 15, 2013 / John Nichols

Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes

Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes Shutdown Politics: Support for Democratic Takeover of House Spikes

The movement is so dramatic that, even with gerrymandering in their favor, Republicans are beginning to look vulnerable.

Oct 11, 2013 / John Nichols

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