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An Election About GOP Extremism, Unions, Wages and Dollarocracy

An Election About GOP Extremism, Unions, Wages and Dollarocracy An Election About GOP Extremism, Unions, Wages and Dollarocracy

Watch for the signs of changing political tides this Election Day.

Nov 5, 2013 / John Nichols

Chris Christie’s Bully Politics: ‘I Am Tired of You People’

Chris Christie’s Bully Politics: ‘I Am Tired of You People’ Chris Christie’s Bully Politics: ‘I Am Tired of You People’

The governor returns to form as election day nears, caught poking a finger at a teacher and shouting vitriol—but this time the teacher is pushing back. 

Nov 4, 2013 / John Nichols

Texas Voter ID Law Ensnares Former Speaker of the House, Candidates for Governor, State Judge

Texas Voter ID Law Ensnares Former Speaker of the House, Candidates for Governor, State Judge Texas Voter ID Law Ensnares Former Speaker of the House, Candidates for Governor, State Judge

The latest victim of Texas’s new voter ID law is 90-year-old former Speaker of the House Jim Wright. 

Nov 4, 2013 / Ari Berman

Chris Christie’s No Moderate, and Barack Obama Ought to Say That

Chris Christie’s No Moderate, and Barack Obama Ought to Say That Chris Christie’s No Moderate, and Barack Obama Ought to Say That

The president will do a campaign swing in Virginia this weekend. He ought to visit New Jersey, as well.

Nov 1, 2013 / John Nichols

How States Taken Over by the GOP in 2010 Have Been Quietly Screwing Over the American Worker

How States Taken Over by the GOP in 2010 Have Been Quietly Screwing Over the American Worker How States Taken Over by the GOP in 2010 Have Been Quietly Screwing Over the American Worker

A broad campaign to strip employees of their rights is being fueled by corporate cash and conservative state lawmakers. 

Oct 31, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

Can Medical Marijuana Survive in Washington State?

Can Medical Marijuana Survive in Washington State? Can Medical Marijuana Survive in Washington State?

Legalization in the Evergreen State has led to parallel marijuana industries. Is there room for both?

Oct 30, 2013 / Feature / Kristen Gwynne

Shelf Life

Shelf Life Shelf Life

Emily Brady’s Humboldt explains why the legalization of pot could cause the biggest economic bust in California’s history.

Oct 30, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Kate Murphy

Chris Christie Gets What He Wanted: Very Little Democracy

Chris Christie Gets What He Wanted: Very Little Democracy Chris Christie Gets What He Wanted: Very Little Democracy

The New Jersey governor gamed the election process to assure that few voters chose the state's new senator: Cory Booker.

Oct 17, 2013 / John Nichols

Wendy Davis: Yes, She Can

Wendy Davis: Yes, She Can Wendy Davis: Yes, She Can

It was not that long ago that Ann Richards was elected to lead the Lone Star State. Can Wendy Davis do the same?

Oct 3, 2013 / John Nichols

Justice Department Is Challenging North Carolina’s Extreme Voter Suppression Law

Justice Department Is Challenging North Carolina’s Extreme Voter Suppression Law Justice Department Is Challenging North Carolina’s Extreme Voter Suppression Law

The new North Carolina voting law has a discriminatory effect and intent, the federal government argues 

Sep 30, 2013 / Ari Berman

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