Sorry, Kids, No Jobs Here Sorry, Kids, No Jobs Here

A million and a half teenagers were unemployed this summer and didn't want to be. What does that mean besides less spending money for teens? Plenty.

Sep 2, 2010 / Liz Shuler

It’s Better Over There It’s Better Over There

In Germany, a strong social safety net keeps people from plunging into the abyss. Why are we so averse to having that security in the United States?

Sep 2, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt

What Are Words Worth? What Are Words Worth?

Speech is not the only, or even the most powerful, conduit of racial liberation—or racial oppression.

Sep 2, 2010 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry

Eyes on the Prize Eyes on the Prize

Let's get a grip: the left isn't going to win every 24-hour news cycle. And that shouldn't be our goal.

Sep 2, 2010 / The Editors

Our Iraq Debacle Our Iraq Debacle

America needs to remember the disastrous consequences of the war in Iraq. But Obama wants to put it all behind us.

Sep 2, 2010 / The Editors

Noted. Noted.

Katrina vanden Heuvel endorses Eric Schneiderman's "transformational politics," Ari Berman resports on the GOP's "vulture" capitalist, and John Nichols appreciates the "Palin Effec...

Sep 2, 2010 / Various Contributors

Untitled (Art) Untitled (Art)

Sep 2, 2010 / Brian Stauffer

The UAW Hits the Streets The UAW Hits the Streets

Bob King, the new UAW president, has dusted off the union and renewed its activist traditions.

Sep 2, 2010 / John Nichols

Ten Things the Past Can Teach Us Today Ten Things the Past Can Teach Us Today

"Live as if you are free" and other lessons of the past can help us build a progressive future.

Sep 2, 2010 / Books & the Arts / The Nation

GOP Angry Obama Didn’t Praise Bush in Speech GOP Angry Obama Didn’t Praise Bush in Speech

Jeremy Scahill asks why former President George Bush deserves positive recognition for his contributions to the Iraq War.

Sep 2, 2010 / Press Room