Russ Feingold Chooses the Role of ‘Citizen,’ Rejecting 2012 Runs for State, National Posts Russ Feingold Chooses the Role of ‘Citizen,’ Rejecting 2012 Runs for State, National Posts
Instead, of making a comeback bid for office, Russ Finegold will be organizing and campaign as a citizen with much to say about foreign policy and the need for sweeping reform of o...
Aug 19, 2011 / John Nichols
Conservative Criticism of Rick Perry’s Corporate Cronyism Conservative Criticism of Rick Perry’s Corporate Cronyism
Some conservatives have disapprovingly noted Rick Perry’s penchant for sharing government funds with campaign contributors.
Aug 19, 2011 / Ben Adler
Will Offering Free Homes to Police Officers Help Revive Detroit? Will Offering Free Homes to Police Officers Help Revive Detroit?
On MSNBC, Melissa Harris-Perry praises a Detroit program that provides free and reduced-priced homes to police officers.
Aug 18, 2011 / Press Room
John Nichols: Obama Is Avoiding FDR Route John Nichols: Obama Is Avoiding FDR Route
Barack Obama is staying far away from the political hotbed of Wisconsin.
Aug 18, 2011 / Press Room
Will Offering Free Homes to Police Officers Help Revive Detroit? Will Offering Free Homes to Police Officers Help Revive Detroit?
On MSNBC, Melissa Harris-Perry praises a Detroit program that provides free and reduced-priced homes to police officers.
Aug 18, 2011 / MSNBC
John Nichols: Obama Is Ignoring Wisconsin John Nichols: Obama Is Ignoring Wisconsin
Barack Obama is staying far away from the political hotbed of Wisconsin.
Aug 18, 2011 / The John Batchelor Show
Egyptians Defend Viral Video Activist Charged in Military Court Egyptians Defend Viral Video Activist Charged in Military Court
Asmaa Mahfouz is facing prosecution in a military court for speaking out again. presidential candidates, NGOs and ordinary Egyptians are rallying to her defense—and decrying ...
Aug 18, 2011 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Clearing Away the Brush Clearing Away the Brush
Eric clears away the brush with reviews and T-Mobile struggles, and Reed envisions the post-Citizen United American democracy.
Aug 18, 2011 / Eric Alterman
Nation Interns Choose the Week’s Most Important (and Undercovered) Stories Nation Interns Choose the Week’s Most Important (and Undercovered) Stories
Every week, Nation interns cut through the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.
Aug 18, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation
Why Won’t Congress Reform the No Child Left Behind Act? Why Won’t Congress Reform the No Child Left Behind Act?
Congress has been unable to pass NCLB reform because the Tea Party has eroded the decade long bipartisan consensus on education policy.
Aug 18, 2011 / Press Room