Sherrod Brown Is More Than Just a Midwestern Populist Sherrod Brown Is More Than Just a Midwestern Populist
He has a long history of championing voting rights—and of bluntly challenging the “despicable” voter-suppression schemes of Republicans.
Jan 31, 2019 / John Nichols
Where Does Truth Fit into Democracy? Where Does Truth Fit into Democracy?
In modern democracies, who gets to determine what counts as truth—an elite of experts or the people as a whole?
Jan 24, 2019 / Books & the Arts / David A. Bell
A Federal Judge Just Crushed Scott Walker’s Lame-Duck Assault on Voting Rights A Federal Judge Just Crushed Scott Walker’s Lame-Duck Assault on Voting Rights
Wisconsin Republicans have been thwarted in their effort to limit early voting and student participation in elections.
Jan 18, 2019 / John Nichols
We Cannot Afford More Media Malpractice We Cannot Afford More Media Malpractice
As the new House majority rolls out its agenda, outlets should reevaluate how they cover politics and policy.
Jan 15, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why the Ideas Primary Matters Why the Ideas Primary Matters
What’s important now is to hold the media accountable for reporting on the substance of the ideas fairly, not simply on the glitz and gossip of the campaigns.
Jan 8, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The 2018 Progressive Honor Roll The 2018 Progressive Honor Roll
Progressives were on the move this year, and they weren’t just resisting Trump—they were outlining the alternative to Trumpism.
Dec 20, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols
Why the Time Has Come for a Green New Deal Why the Time Has Come for a Green New Deal
It’s smart politics and smart policy—and it’s enormously popular with the public.
Dec 18, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Scott Walker Ends His Miserable Governorship With a Final Blow to Democracy Scott Walker Ends His Miserable Governorship With a Final Blow to Democracy
By signing lame-duck legislation to disempower his successor, the Wisconsinite confirms his scorching contempt for the will of the people.
Dec 14, 2018 / John Nichols
Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again
While a 2020 presidential run is tempting, O’Rourke, Gillum, and Abrams could use their political skills and hard-earned notoriety to help progressives win at every level.
Dec 13, 2018 / Steve Phillips
The Republican Party Has Become ‘a Conspiracy to Seize Power’ The Republican Party Has Become ‘a Conspiracy to Seize Power’
A brute-force power grab by Republicans in Wisconsin highlights the disregard for democracy that has infected the party of Lincoln.
Dec 6, 2018 / John Nichols