Nation Topics - Franklin D. Roosevelt | The Nation

Unless and until progressives change the mind sets of the tens of millions of people who believe right-wing mythology, future elections will have disappointing results for progressives regardless of who is in the White House.

Peter Dreier's list of the fifty most influential progressives of the twentieth century honored the people who moved progressive ideas in America from the marginal to the mainstream. But his list could only include a handful of all those who have contributed to this tradition. We asked our readers to nominate the American progressives who have made the biggest difference in the twentieth century.

Like the Progressives, Obama seems to believe government can move beyond partisan politics.

An African-American community with New Deal roots finds some hope in a farmers' market.

The governor of Illinois is an uncommon man with the interests of the common man at heart.

World War II breaks out in Europe, but The Nation (getting it wrong) says it presents no threat to the US, and we will not join the fighting.

Robert F. Kennedy campaigned for peace on a platform that courageously opposed the policies that his brother set in motion.

The problem with Father Coughlin isn't just his message of hate; it's the affection his huge audience has for him.

The US takes over Guatemala, as democracy slips over a banana peel.

Not since Abraham Lincoln has the need for effective leadership and prompt, vigorous action been more imperative.