States

The Stealth Campaign to Buy America’s Courts

The Stealth Campaign to Buy America’s Courts The Stealth Campaign to Buy America’s Courts

With political groups increasingly eager to buy seats on state-level benches, judges are forced to act more like politicians.

Oct 23, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker

Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker Minimum Wage Debate Could Doom Scott Walker

John Nichols appeared on All In with Chris Hayes Wednesday night to talk about how the minimum wage debate in Wisconsin could doom Scott Walker’s re-election campaign and tank his ...

Oct 16, 2014 / John Nichols and Edward Hart

Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong

Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong Scott Walker Thinks $7.25 Is a Living Wage—He’s Wrong

Wisconsin's governor refuses to act on behalf of low-wage workers.

Oct 14, 2014 / John Nichols

Democracy Over Disenfranchisement: High Court Blocks Voter ID in Wisconsin

Democracy Over Disenfranchisement: High Court Blocks Voter ID in Wisconsin Democracy Over Disenfranchisement: High Court Blocks Voter ID in Wisconsin

In an emergency ruling, the Supreme Court puts "the rule of law ahead of the Scott Walker’s political gamesmanship.”

Oct 10, 2014 / John Nichols

Chris Christie Defends The ‘Great American’  Koch Brothers

Chris Christie Defends The ‘Great American’ Koch Brothers Chris Christie Defends The ‘Great American’ Koch Brothers

Yes, they’re the “premier princes of dark money,” but the governor’s cool with that.

Oct 8, 2014 / John Nichols

This Is What Happens When Republicans Try to Destroy Public Education

This Is What Happens When Republicans Try to Destroy Public Education This Is What Happens When Republicans Try to Destroy Public Education

Outrage over deep budget cutbacks in key states is hurting the GOP.

Oct 8, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

The Invisible Oil in Louisiana’s Senate Race

The Invisible Oil in Louisiana’s Senate Race The Invisible Oil in Louisiana’s Senate Race

The petrochemical industry is devastating the state, but no candidates dare take it on.

Oct 1, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Whatever Happened to Gun Control?

Whatever Happened to Gun Control? Whatever Happened to Gun Control?

The Newtown tragedy was supposed to change everything about gun politics. Why it didn’t—and how reformers might still win.

Sep 16, 2014 / George Zornick

Why I’m Suing the New York State Democratic Party for Interfering in Its Own Primary

Why I’m Suing the New York State Democratic Party for Interfering in Its Own Primary Why I’m Suing the New York State Democratic Party for Interfering in Its Own Primary

Under the direction of Andrew Cuomo, the party has spent a small fortune supporting my opponent’s campaign.

Sep 8, 2014 / Tim Wu

Putting ‘Medicare for All’ on the Agenda

Putting ‘Medicare for All’ on the Agenda Putting ‘Medicare for All’ on the Agenda

Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Don Berwick is making an issue of single-payer healthcare reform.

Sep 5, 2014 / John Nichols

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