Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’ Jack Abramoff: ‘Reform Bills Are Jokes’
The former "killer lobbyist" and convicted felon explains that although it will be difficult, the system he exploited must be changed.
Jan 25, 2012 / The Nation
What if ‘Citizens United’ Actually United the Citizens? What if ‘Citizens United’ Actually United the Citizens?
A week full of progressives victories—SOPA, Keystone and Wisconsin recall efforts—bring great reminders about the long game of organizing.
Jan 20, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
George Zornick: Occupy Congress Takes Over DC George Zornick: Occupy Congress Takes Over DC
Though DC is not the ideal ground for Occupy protesters, yesterday's Occupy Congress action did get plenty of attention.
Jan 18, 2012 / Press Room
Dump ‘Citizens United’! Dump ‘Citizens United’!
We need a constitutional amendment to stem the flood of corporate money that’s poisoning our democracy.
Jan 18, 2012 / The Editors
After ‘Citizens United’: The Attack of the Super PACs After ‘Citizens United’: The Attack of the Super PACs
These new political monsters have let loose an avalanche of scorched-earth, negative campaign ads—and enriched TV stations in the process.
Jan 18, 2012 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney
Let’s Get Congress Working Let’s Get Congress Working
It’s time to tackle the root problem: subservience to corporate and financial powers.
Jan 18, 2012 / Feature / James Lardner
Here’s How to Force Congress to Block SOPA and Save the Internet Here’s How to Force Congress to Block SOPA and Save the Internet
Members of Congress need to feel the heat on the Stop Internet Piracy Act. Here’s how a bold progressive challenger and digital activists forced Paul Ryan to come out agains...
Jan 18, 2012 / John Nichols
Jack Abramoff on Lobbying: ‘Look, This Is Bribery’ Jack Abramoff on Lobbying: ‘Look, This Is Bribery’
Notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff explains what separates the most successful lobbyists from the rest.
Jan 17, 2012 / Press Room
How Obama Can Hold Banks Accountable How Obama Can Hold Banks Accountable
Only a federal investigation can get to the bottom of what happened in the housing bubble—and get a fair deal for homeowners.
Jan 17, 2012 / Robert B. Reich
Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’ Two Years Later: Showdown With ‘Citizens United’
As we approach the second anniversary of the disastrous Citizens United decision, a court case in Montana sets up the first direct challenge to the ruling.
Jan 17, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel