Senate Dems Ditch the Public Option Senate Dems Ditch the Public Option
When President Obama spoke to members of Congress the other day about the need to enact health-care reform he conveniently forgot to mention the public option. Senate Democrats g...
Dec 9, 2009 / John Nichols
Massachusetts Dems Pick Progressive Woman For Kennedy Seat Massachusetts Dems Pick Progressive Woman For Kennedy Seat
Massachusetts Democrats have nominated a candidate to replace Ted Kennedy, and all indications are that she will be a replacement in full. Massachusetts Attorney General Martha C...
Dec 9, 2009 / John Nichols
Senate Tables Nelson’s Nix on Abortion Coverage Senate Tables Nelson’s Nix on Abortion Coverage
Sen. Ben Nelson's amendment to severely limit abortion access through health insurance exchanges and the public option was tabled on the Senate floor.
Dec 8, 2009 / Emily Douglas
The Revolution Will Be Televised The Revolution Will Be Televised
The oral history of America's radical tradition--performed by big Hollywood names like Matt Damon, Josh Brolin and Danny Glover.
Dec 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / YouTube
Copenhagen: Where Africa Took On Obama Copenhagen: Where Africa Took On Obama
As details of a woefully weak climate deal emerges, Africa's love affair with Obama is cooling fast.
Dec 8, 2009 / Naomi Klein
Provide Money for Jobs From TARP Provide Money for Jobs From TARP
The Nation's John Nichols cautions against a tepid response to our most pressing crisis: unemployment.
Dec 8, 2009 / GRITtv
More Easy Money for Wall Street More Easy Money for Wall Street
A permanent security blanket for big boys of finance will further inflame public opinion. Only the public isn't likely to know.
Dec 8, 2009 / William Greider
Federal Judge Removed from Sanchez Case After Protests Federal Judge Removed from Sanchez Case After Protests
After weeks of protests alleging judicial bias, the gang conspiracy case against Alex Sanchez was transferred to the jurisdiction of a new federal judge.
Dec 8, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden
Holiday Gift Guide Holiday Gift Guide
If you're really organized you've already completed your holiday shopping. If so, you can take a break from this column. But if you're like me and still looking for gifts, keep rea...
Dec 8, 2009 / Peter Rothberg
Obama Moves On Job Creation, But He Must Do More Obama Moves On Job Creation, But He Must Do More
President Obama has always been too scattered and unfocused when it comes to addressing the primary social, economic and political challenge of his presidency: high unemployment. ...
Dec 8, 2009 / John Nichols