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
Sarah Palin vs. Julian Assange Sarah Palin vs. Julian Assange
The former vice presidential nominee may not be able to see Russia from her house. But she sees the WikiLeaks founder as enough of a threat to argue for hunting him down as a terro...
Dec 4, 2010 / John Nichols
Conversation: Katha Pollitt on Conservative Feminism Conversation: Katha Pollitt on Conservative Feminism
Sarah Palin is busily trying to sell "conservative feminism" to the masses, but her idea of feminism certainly doesn't include reproductive choice or sexual freedom. ...
Dec 3, 2010 / Press Room
Italy’s Crony Diplomacy Italy’s Crony Diplomacy
The WikiLeaks revelations of Silvio Berlusconi’s bromance with Vladimir Putin have raised new questions about whether their close ties stem from “personal investments.&...
Dec 3, 2010 / Frederika Randall