Dodd’s Not-Independent Consumer Watchdog Dodd’s Not-Independent Consumer Watchdog
Dodd's bill puts a strong cop on the beat. But the same regulators who've already failed us would look over its shoulder.
Mar 15, 2010 / Kai Wright
Savvy Dems Reject GOP ‘Advice’ on Health Reform Savvy Dems Reject GOP ‘Advice’ on Health Reform
Why do Republicans keep telling Democrats not to back reform? Could it be because they've read the polls that showing doing so will help Democrats?
Mar 15, 2010 / John Nichols
US-Israel Showdown? US-Israel Showdown?
Does Obama have the guts for a full-frontal confrontation with the Israel lobby?
Mar 15, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
One Voice for Choice One Voice for Choice
Implore your pro-choice reps to fight!
Mar 15, 2010 / Peter Rothberg
Greg Mitchell Joins The Nation Greg Mitchell Joins The Nation
The Nation is adding an essential new voice to TheNation.com--Greg Mitchell, former editor of Editor & Publisher. Mitchell will be blogging as writer and editor of the new &quo...
Mar 15, 2010 / The Editors
There’s No ‘Compromise’ Protection Against Predators There’s No ‘Compromise’ Protection Against Predators
Good riddance to the Senate's bipartisan effort to build a weak Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
Mar 14, 2010 / Kai Wright
Comrade Limbaugh Hails the Genius of Socialized Medicine Comrade Limbaugh Hails the Genius of Socialized Medicine
And why not? His favored national health care system, Costa Rica's, ranks higher than the U.S. system and delivers longer life expectancy.
Mar 14, 2010 / John Nichols
Reclaiming a Legacy: The Death of Fatima Meer and the World Cup Reclaiming a Legacy: The Death of Fatima Meer and the World Cup
A giant of the South African freedom struggle, Fatima Meer, has passed away. The rush has already begun to claim her legacy.
Mar 14, 2010 / Dave Zirin
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?
Mar 12, 2010 / Chris Hayes