Government

After the Midterms: Time to Fight Back

After the Midterms: Time to Fight Back After the Midterms: Time to Fight Back

Opposing bad policy and bad compromises isn’t enough. We need new thinking and new approaches.

Nov 5, 2014 / The Editors

Obama Should Not Accept ‘Lame Duck’ Status

Obama Should Not Accept ‘Lame Duck’ Status Obama Should Not Accept ‘Lame Duck’ Status

Midterm setbacks are common. The president—and his supporters—ought not let this one define him.

Nov 5, 2014 / John Nichols

LIVESTREAM: Full Election 2014 Coverage

LIVESTREAM: Full Election 2014 Coverage LIVESTREAM: Full Election 2014 Coverage

On Tuesday, November 4, at 7 pm EST, join Democracy Now! for a live broadcast of the midterm election results.

Nov 3, 2014 / Democracy Now! and The Nation

John Oliver: The Real Shadow Government Is in the State Legislatures, Where ALEC Calls the Shots

John Oliver: The Real Shadow Government Is in the State Legislatures, Where ALEC Calls the Shots John Oliver: The Real Shadow Government Is in the State Legislatures, Where ALEC Calls the Shots

ALEC writes the laws, the lawmakers just have to plug in the name of their state.

Nov 3, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Tomorrow’s Election Could Determine the Future of Abortion Politics

Tomorrow’s Election Could Determine the Future of Abortion Politics Tomorrow’s Election Could Determine the Future of Abortion Politics

If Democrats lose Senate races in North Carolina and Iowa, will the party stop campaigning on reproductive rights?

Nov 3, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Mitch McConnell’s Freighted Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company

Mitch McConnell’s Freighted Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company Mitch McConnell’s Freighted Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company

After drugs were found aboard the Ping May, a vessel owned by his wife’s family’s company, Colombian authorities are investigating.

Oct 30, 2014 / Lee Fang

Justice for Edward Snowden

Justice for Edward Snowden Justice for Edward Snowden

Obama should offer clemency to Snowden for revealing the alarming truth to the American people.

Oct 29, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview

Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview

In a wide-ranging conversation, he discusses the surveillance state, the American political system and the price he’s paid for his understanding of patriotism.

Oct 28, 2014 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen

This GOP Senate Candidate Was Just Caught in a Koch Brothers Lie

This GOP Senate Candidate Was Just Caught in a Koch Brothers Lie This GOP Senate Candidate Was Just Caught in a Koch Brothers Lie

Despite her clear history of close association with the Koch brothers, Joni Ernst claims she doesn’t have any contact with outside groups running ads in her race.

Oct 27, 2014 / Lauren Windsor

How a Divided Senate Could Threaten Social Security

How a Divided Senate Could Threaten Social Security How a Divided Senate Could Threaten Social Security

The prospect of a “grand bargain” could rear its ugly head if the 2014 midterms empower Maine’s Angus King.

Oct 27, 2014 / John Nichols

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