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
Labor War in the Mojave Labor War in the Mojave
The multinational mining giant Rio Tinto has uprooted unions, slashed wages and abused employees all over the world. Now workers at its California facility are fighting a lockout.
Mar 12, 2010 / Feature / Mike Davis
White House: By March 21, Health Reform Will Be ‘Law of the Land’ White House: By March 21, Health Reform Will Be ‘Law of the Land’
On or near the 18th, there will be House and Senate votes. There may be a White House bill signing, or two. And Obama is going to be central to the process.
Mar 12, 2010 / John Nichols
Supreme Power Supreme Power
Chief Justice Roberts's disapproval of Obama's criticism of the Citizen's United ruling recalls FDR's Supreme Court conflict, recounted in Jeff Shesol's new Supreme Power.
Mar 12, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Aren’t We Cheneyed Out Yet? Aren’t We Cheneyed Out Yet?
At what point do we call them the family of mass intimidation and simply stop playing into the Cheney clan's tired old terror tactics?
Mar 12, 2010 / Laura Flanders
Slacker Friday Slacker Friday
On Evan Thomas, birthers, and the health care bill "stepping-stone" argument.
Mar 12, 2010 / Eric Alterman
Nazia Quazi Update Nazia Quazi Update
Watch the video; write a letter; get involved!
Mar 12, 2010 / Katha Pollitt