Briefing: Richard Kim on Gay Marriage in California and the Ground Zero Mosque Briefing: Richard Kim on Gay Marriage in California and the Ground Zero Mosque
The right-wing media has gone silent on gay marriage in California, says Richard Kim, and fearmongering has shifted to the Ground Zero mosque.
Aug 17, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
Mosque Debate: Keith Ellison ‘Gets It,’ While Harry Reid Gets In the Way Mosque Debate: Keith Ellison ‘Gets It,’ While Harry Reid Gets In the Way
Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison explained why Democrats can and should stand on principle with regard to religious diversity. Then Harry Reid blew it.
Aug 17, 2010 / John Nichols
Pentagon Rings Alarm Over China’s Military Pentagon Rings Alarm Over China’s Military
DOD's latest report rehashes old concerns—including many from the Bush administration—while raising new ones.
Aug 17, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
‘Today We Did Some Good’: The Diamondbacks Demonstration in DC ‘Today We Did Some Good’: The Diamondbacks Demonstration in DC
The Diamondbacks came to DC amidst rain, risk-takers, racists and rancor. It couldn't have been more terrific.
Aug 16, 2010 / Dave Zirin
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What if We Google ‘Democracy’ and Get ‘Oligarchy’? What if We Google ‘Democracy’ and Get ‘Oligarchy’?
The struggle over Google's deal with Verizon is about a lot more than technology and business. It's a vital debate about the future of the democratic discourse.
Aug 16, 2010 / John Nichols
The ‘Principled Left’ Obama Needs The ‘Principled Left’ Obama Needs
The Left has learned the hard way that it needs to be independent of Obama to realize the change it's seeking.
Aug 15, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Obama and the Ground Zero Mosque Obama and the Ground Zero Mosque
There is nothing remarkable about Obama's support for the building of a mosque at Ground Zero. The president is simply maintaining the Bush doctrine of respect for Islam.
Aug 15, 2010 / John Nichols
This Week At TheNation.com: How Progressives Won the Health Care Battle. Plus: Two New Videos This Week At TheNation.com: How Progressives Won the Health Care Battle. Plus: Two New Videos
Richard Kirsch on how progressives won the health care battle—and how we can advance those lessons into other campaigns for social justice. Plus, Greg Mitchell on NPR's...
Aug 13, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Slacker Friday Slacker Friday
On responses to "Kabuki Democracy," TNR and the mail.
Aug 13, 2010 / Eric Alterman
The Breakdown: How Does Incumbency Affect Elections? The Breakdown: How Does Incumbency Affect Elections?
If incumbents are running scared, what does that mean for the phenomenon of the incumbency effect?
Aug 13, 2010 / Chris Hayes