The Money & Media Election Complex The Money & Media Election Complex
Unchecked by campaign finance regulation, unchallenged by a journalism sufficient to expose abuses, a nearly unbeatable force opposed progressives in 2010.
Nov 10, 2010 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney
Predator’s Ball Predator’s Ball
The Republicans' reliance on corporate underwriting belies their recent commitment to populist democratic action.
Oct 20, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Briefing: Chris Hayes and Erica Payne on Money in Politics Briefing: Chris Hayes and Erica Payne on Money in Politics
With a severely dysfunctional election system overly dependent on private cash, the control of the entire House could be in the hands of a few Democrats in safe seats.
Oct 18, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
Democracy for Sale Democracy for Sale
This election season, we are witnessing an assault on democracy by multinational corporations that, freed by the Citizens United ruling, are out to get the best government money ca...
Oct 14, 2010 / The Editors
America Has a Financial Watchdog—Now We Must Fight to Keep It America Has a Financial Watchdog—Now We Must Fight to Keep It
Progressives must ensure that Elizabeth Warren can continue her crucial work—whether or not the Republicans win in November.
Oct 12, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
I’m Not in Love… I’m Not in Love…
Some musical selections, and on News Corp.'s donation to the Republicans.
Aug 19, 2010 / Eric Alterman
Where Bad Bills Come From Where Bad Bills Come From
Meet ALEC, the organization proudly devoted to drafting pro-corporate laws for legislators.
Jun 9, 2010 / Feature / Nicholas Kusnetz
The Corrupt Charmer on Screen The Corrupt Charmer on Screen
Alex Gibney's new film Casino Jack tells the complete story of Jack Abramoff—and his victims.
May 21, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Eagan
“Deathstar” Amendment Would Gut Consumer Protection “Deathstar” Amendment Would Gut Consumer Protection
Consumer groups won a vital ally—the Obama administration—in their fight to protect the ability of states to regulate and prosecute bad banks. But corporate Democrats i...
May 14, 2010 / John Nichols
Tell Congress to Get Serious About Corporate Campaign Abuse Tell Congress to Get Serious About Corporate Campaign Abuse
Ask your House member to co-sponsor Constitutional amendment for fair elections; or find a candidate who will.
Mar 31, 2010 / John Nichols