The Working Families Party Backs Cynthia Nixon Against Andrew Cuomo The Working Families Party Backs Cynthia Nixon Against Andrew Cuomo
The advocate and actress won over 91 percent of the WFP committee vote.
Apr 14, 2018 / John Nichols
Economic vs. Racial Justice Is a ‘False Choice,’ Says the New Working Families Party Director Economic vs. Racial Justice Is a ‘False Choice,’ Says the New Working Families Party Director
Maurice Mitchell wants the WFP to be a political home for working-class people of every race.
Apr 13, 2018 / Collier Meyerson
Why Democrats Should Fight for the Right to a Good Job Why Democrats Should Fight for the Right to a Good Job
With inequality reaching new heights, the idea of a government-guaranteed living wage is gaining steam among progressives.
Apr 10, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Let’s Start Saving Journalism by Saving This One Newspaper Let’s Start Saving Journalism by Saving This One Newspaper
A union’s urgent struggle to preserve The Denver Post has been joined by the paper’s editorial page.
Apr 10, 2018 / John Nichols
Here Are 10 Progressive Candidates We’re Keeping Our Eyes On for the Midterms Here Are 10 Progressive Candidates We’re Keeping Our Eyes On for the Midterms
All promise not just a change in party, but an end to status-quo politics.
Apr 5, 2018 / The Nation
A Stunning Victory Against the NRA in Wisconsin A Stunning Victory Against the NRA in Wisconsin
A key election result suggests that the gun lobby’s influence may be waning in critical swing states.
Apr 4, 2018 / John Nichols
Incredible! Now Scott Walker Wants to Abolish a Statewide Elected Office Incredible! Now Scott Walker Wants to Abolish a Statewide Elected Office
The antidemocratic governor wants to eliminate the Office of State Treasurer, and with it another potential check and balance on his authority.
Mar 30, 2018 / John Nichols
How a Small City Is Taking on the Big Power of Dark Money How a Small City Is Taking on the Big Power of Dark Money
Dispatches from the Urban Resistance, from Tempe to Nashville and beyond.
Mar 30, 2018 / Jimmy Tobias
Scott Walker Is Finally Forced to Call Special Elections in Wisconsin Scott Walker Is Finally Forced to Call Special Elections in Wisconsin
Public outcry and legal action prevented an out-of-control Republican governor from dismantling democracy.
Mar 29, 2018 / John Nichols
Scott Walker Is Trying To Dismantle Democracy in Wisconsin Scott Walker Is Trying To Dismantle Democracy in Wisconsin
Instead of following an order to call special elections to fill vacant legislative seats, the governor wants a new law that says they can be left empty for a year.
Mar 27, 2018 / John Nichols