Nation Conversations: Amitava Kumar and Hari Kunzru on Islamophobia Nation Conversations: Amitava Kumar and Hari Kunzru on Islamophobia
At the conclusion of a campaign season marred by Islamaphobic flash-points, how will politicians' increasing scapegoating of Muslim communities play out on the national and inter...
Nov 8, 2010 / The Nation
Guantánamo at Home? Guantánamo at Home?
Despite all the focus on Guantánamo, are a great many of America’s domestic prisons also beyond the rule of law?
Nov 8, 2010 / TomDispatch
The Lies of Islamophobia The Lies of Islamophobia
When it comes to US foreign policy and the Muslim world, it’s as if we remain fixed in the eleventh century in a perpetual battle of “us” against “the...
Nov 8, 2010 / John Feffer
Guantánamo, Exception or Rule? Guantánamo, Exception or Rule?
Despite all the focus on Guantánamo, a great many of America’s domestic prisons also routinely abuse inmates and in actual practice are often beyond the rule of law.
Nov 8, 2010 / Chase Madar
Who Won the Olbermann Wrangle? Bold Progressives Who Won the Olbermann Wrangle? Bold Progressives
Olbermann thanks activists for raising a ruckus about his suspension. Highest marks go to the Progressive Change Campaign Committee.
Nov 8, 2010 / John Nichols
Obama, Wall Street and the Voters: Good News and Really Bad News Obama, Wall Street and the Voters: Good News and Really Bad News
Voters blame Wall Street—but voted Repubican.
Nov 8, 2010 / Jon Wiener
‘If Olbermann’s Donations Are Bad, What About GE’s?’ ‘If Olbermann’s Donations Are Bad, What About GE’s?’
If it is wrong for an on-air personality like Sean Hannity or Keith Olbermann to make campaign contributions, who isn't it wrong for the corporation that employs the personality an...
Nov 8, 2010 / John Nichols
Olbermann To Return Tuesday, MSNBC Announces Olbermann To Return Tuesday, MSNBC Announces
The Countdown host returns Tuesday.
Nov 8, 2010 / Ari Melber
Meet the New Freshman Class of Extremist Senators Meet the New Freshman Class of Extremist Senators
A darkly comic new video from People for the American Way gives us a look at the challenges ahead.
Nov 7, 2010 / Peter Rothberg
Deepak Bhargava and Gara LaMarche on Fighting Corporate Influence Deepak Bhargava and Gara LaMarche on Fighting Corporate Influence
Could a combination of philanthropy and social justice advocacy help progressives overcome the influence of corporate money to achieve real change?
Nov 5, 2010 / Press Room