ACLU Lawsuit: Ohio Early Voting Cuts Violate Voting Rights Act ACLU Lawsuit: Ohio Early Voting Cuts Violate Voting Rights Act
Voting rights groups allege that Ohio early voting cuts disproportionately burden black voters
May 1, 2014 / Ari Berman
Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins? Could an Unknown Civil Libertarian Unseat Susan Collins?
Shenna Bellows can’t match the millions of her opponent. But she’s dialing for activists, not dollars.
Apr 16, 2014 / John Nichols
A Resounding Vote Against Koch Brothers Dollarocracy A Resounding Vote Against Koch Brothers Dollarocracy
The Supreme Court may want more money in politics, but the American people do not. Wisconsin towns, villages and cities overwhelmingly back a call to amend big money out of politic...
Apr 3, 2014 / John Nichols
How to Vote Against the Koch Brothers How to Vote Against the Koch Brothers
Communities nationwide are calling for a constitutional amendment to get big money out of politics. On Tuesday, Wisconsin towns will join the fight.
Mar 31, 2014 / John Nichols
GOP Steps Up Attack on Early Voting in Key Swing States GOP Steps Up Attack on Early Voting in Key Swing States
Wisconsin and Ohio are the latest GOP-controlled states to limit access to the ballot.
Mar 28, 2014 / Ari Berman
Case Closed Case Closed
Inquiry Is Said to Clear Christie, but That’s His Lawyers’ Verdict. —New York Times headline His lawyers did a thorough job. The governor has been absolved. They’d interviewed all Christie aides, Except, of course, the ones involved.
Mar 26, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Will New Hampshire Be the Next State to Declare Democracy Is for People—Not Corporations? Will New Hampshire Be the Next State to Declare Democracy Is for People—Not Corporations?
Fourty-seven town meetings tell legislators and Congress it's time for a money-out-of-politics amendment.
Mar 24, 2014 / John Nichols
Lee Fang: Christie’s Political Donors Are Managing State Pension Funds Lee Fang: Christie’s Political Donors Are Managing State Pension Funds
And they're raking in a lot of money regardless of how well their funds perform, Fang says on All In with Chris Hayes.
Mar 20, 2014 / Press Room
An 87 Percent Vote for a $15-an-Hour Wage An 87 Percent Vote for a $15-an-Hour Wage
In a big-city test of the “Fight for 15” movement, 100 Chicago precincts vote “yes.” Wage hikes are a potent issue that could swing the Illinois govern...
Mar 19, 2014 / John Nichols
Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts Pensiongate? Christie Campaign Donors Won Huge Contracts
While trumpeting “pension reform,” the New Jersey governor placed retiree assets in the hands of hedge fund managers bankrolling his political career.