The Wall Comes Down The Wall Comes Down
The Moment the Barriers Came Down.
Nov 9, 2009 / Peter Rothberg
The Deal with Iran The Deal with Iran
President Obama's meeting today with Israel's prime minister, Bibi Netanyahu, won't be focused exclusively on Israel's stubborn refusal to move forward on a deal with the Palestin...
Nov 9, 2009 / Bob Dreyfuss
Six Smart Progressive Complaints About House Health Bill Six Smart Progressive Complaints About House Health Bill
The Affordable Health Care for America Act was approved by the U.S. House Saturday night with overwhelming support from progressive Democrats who serve in the chamber and from a p...
Nov 9, 2009 / John Nichols
House Passes Health Reform, But Without Reproductive Rights House Passes Health Reform, But Without Reproductive Rights
The U.S. House of Representatives answered "the call of history" put to it by President Obama Saturday and voted 220-215 in favor of the most sweeping expansion of health-care cov...
Nov 8, 2009 / John Nichols
Around The Nation Around The Nation
One year on since President Obama was elected and as our John Nichols notes, the fate of his presidency could come down to one word: Jobs. But for progressives, figuring out h...
Nov 7, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Detroit Elects Openly Gay City Council President Detroit Elects Openly Gay City Council President
Charles Pugh's sexual orientation took a back seat to Detroit voters' concerns about the economy and unemployment.
Nov 6, 2009 / Feature / Matthew Wolfe
What Is the Future of Journalism? What Is the Future of Journalism?
The Nation's John Nichols offers his view on where the media is heading, and how the changes in journalism will impact political reporting
Nov 6, 2009 / The Nation Video
Injustice in Illinois Injustice in Illinois
There's a very important editorial in The Nation this week that I hope everyone will take the time to read. It's about the wrongful conviction of Anthony McKinney, who's been in pr...
Nov 6, 2009 / Ari Berman
Ft. Hood Drowns Out the Tea Party Ft. Hood Drowns Out the Tea Party
Don't bring your pitchforks. This is to be our "last stand" to stop health care reform, it's Alamo time. Don't let your congressmen call it a "rally" or "p...
Nov 6, 2009 / Leslie Savan
Fixing Too Big To Fail Fixing Too Big To Fail
How well will Representative Barney Frank's proposed regulatory reform legislation address the "too big to fail" problem?
Nov 6, 2009 / Feature / Mike Konczal