John Nichols: Why Papa John’s and Denny’s Can’t Fight Obamacare John Nichols: Why Papa John’s and Denny’s Can’t Fight Obamacare
Heads of Denny’s and Papa John’s restaurants backed down on threats to retaliate against the Affordable Care Act.
Nov 26, 2012 / Press Room
John Nichols: On Healthcare Exchanges, GOP Governors Are Harming Their Own States John Nichols: On Healthcare Exchanges, GOP Governors Are Harming Their Own States
Several Republican governors are leaving it to the feds to set up “one-size-fits-all” healthcare exchanges in their states.
Nov 19, 2012 / Press Room
Voting Out the Drug War Voting Out the Drug War
Along with marijuana decriminalization in other states, the success of Proposition 36 in California is a ray of hope for those trapped in the abyss of the War on Drugs.
Nov 14, 2012 / Eugene Jarecki
If We Ignore Climate Change, We’re All on a Sinking Ship If We Ignore Climate Change, We’re All on a Sinking Ship
If there was ever a response to Mitt Romney’s smug RNC laugh line about climate change—or to Obama’s failure to address it—Hurricane Sandy delivered.
Nov 8, 2012 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
How Romney Would Worsen Unemployment Among the Disabled How Romney Would Worsen Unemployment Among the Disabled
Repealing Obamacare would make it impossible for many people with disabilities to join the workforce.
Nov 1, 2012 / Ben Adler
Barry Commoner, the People’s Biologist Barry Commoner, the People’s Biologist
A tribute to the pioneering environmentalist who put science in the service of social justice.
Oct 24, 2012 / Mark Dowie
The Psychological Toll of Voter Suppression The Psychological Toll of Voter Suppression
Despite a series of voting rights victories, ballot box bullies will still try to dissuade voters.
Oct 16, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry
A New Prescription For the Local Food Movement A New Prescription For the Local Food Movement
Some hospitals, like St. Joe's in Ann Arbor, are seeking out local food—but for the local food movement, meeting their needs is a challenge.
Oct 12, 2012 / Kendra Klein
The Colorado Cannabis Factor The Colorado Cannabis Factor
Turnout for a popular ballot measure that would fully legalize marijuana could determine whether Obama or Romney wins this important swing state.
Oct 11, 2012 / Alyson Martin and Nushin Rashidian
Michelle Obama’s Moves Michelle Obama’s Moves
Has the first lady’s anti-obesity campaign been too accommodating toward the food industry?
Oct 11, 2012 / Feature / Bridget Huber