On Democracy
“On Democracy” is a collection of essays by Michael Winship that address issues integral to American life, politics and culture. They’ll be focusing much of their attention on money’s corrosive influence on government and politics: who’s spending big bucks on contributions and lobbying — and to whom it’s going, as well as the monster impact of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision that unleashed vast — and often anonymous — corporate and special interest dollars.
May 15, 2012Inside a writers' workshop for hospital staff at Germany's Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
April 26, 2012Charges of "communist" by Rep. Allen West (R-FL) and others requires a strong rebuke by all.
April 18, 2012Why the public airwaves should be clear of super PAC-powered political ads.
April 12, 2012How the disconnect between the super-rich and the rest of America goes way beyond income.
April 5, 2012Powerful interests are trying to hit the brakes on financial industry reform, but some states are standing up to them.
March 29, 2012Learn how you can shine a light on the people and organizations hiding behind those deceptive political ads on TV.
March 23, 2012Bill Moyers and Michael Winship urge viewers to express support for PBS' continued dedication to documentary programming on TV.
March 15, 2012Fed up with misbehavior and mismanagement, many Americans are giving their banks the boot. Here's why.
March 6, 2012Political and financial leaders are doing everything they can to keep crucial truths -- and their own responsibilities -- buried.
February 28, 2012 | Updated February 3, 2015A measles outbreak has made vaccination an unexpected issue in the 2016 presidential campaign.
