Obama-GOP Tax Deal ‘an Absolute Disaster,’ Says Bernie Sanders, as Filibuster Talk Stirs Obama-GOP Tax Deal ‘an Absolute Disaster,’ Says Bernie Sanders, as Filibuster Talk Stirs
Senator says: "Not only is this bad public policy—driving up the deficit, increasing the growing gap between the rich and everybody else—I think it is bad politics...
Dec 7, 2010 / John Nichols
Should Cam Newton Win the Heisman? Damn Straight, He Should! Should Cam Newton Win the Heisman? Damn Straight, He Should!
Pity the sports columnist who reaches for sanctimony in the Gomorrah of college football. Two voters for the 2010 Heisman Trophy, the sport's top award, have announced that they wo...
Dec 7, 2010 / Dave Zirin
With Jailed Minister, DREAM Act Hunger Strike Nears Critical 30-Day Stage With Jailed Minister, DREAM Act Hunger Strike Nears Critical 30-Day Stage
The Congressional Budget Office reports that the DREAM Act would reduce the deficit by $1.4 billion over the next decade. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has given it ...
Dec 7, 2010 / StudentNation / Jeff Biggers
Obama’s ‘Deal’: Tax Breaks for Billionaires, Estate Tax Exemption for Millionaires, ‘Heartburn’ for Democrats Obama’s ‘Deal’: Tax Breaks for Billionaires, Estate Tax Exemption for Millionaires, ‘Heartburn’ for Democrats
The president has accepted a deal that maintains tax breaks for billionaires and establishes a huge estate-tax exemption for millionaires -- two top priorities of Republicans....
Dec 7, 2010 / John Nichols
Briefing: Tina Gerhardt on the Cancun Climate Summit Briefing: Tina Gerhardt on the Cancun Climate Summit
The countries in attendance at the climate summit held by the United Nations in Cancun this week aren't talking about future consequences of global climate change; they're disc...
Dec 6, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
In Defense of Government In Defense of Government
Obama must realize he's fighting about more than tax cuts. It's a defining battle and he can win, if he'd just join it.
Dec 6, 2010 / Kai Wright
Obama Caves on Tax Cuts, Endorses ‘Bush-McCain Philosophy’ Obama Caves on Tax Cuts, Endorses ‘Bush-McCain Philosophy’
By flip-flopping on a key campaign pledge to end tax cuts for the wealthy, Obama will only embolden Republicans and deflate an already restless Democratic base.
Dec 6, 2010 / Ari Berman
The Decline and Fall of the American Empire The Decline and Fall of the American Empire
Domestic and global trends suggest that in 2025, just 15 years from now, the American century could all be over except for the shouting.
Dec 6, 2010 / Alfred W. McCoy
Jon Wiener on John Lennon’s Political Legacy Jon Wiener on John Lennon’s Political Legacy
Thirty years after the singer's death, The Nation's Jon Wiener asks: how did John Lennon make the transition from pop icon to political figure?
Dec 6, 2010 / Press Room
Jon Wiener on John Lennon’s Political Legacy Jon Wiener on John Lennon’s Political Legacy
Thirty years after the singer's death, The Nation's Jon Wiener asks: how did John Lennon make the transition from pop icon to political figure?
Dec 6, 2010 / CNN