The Stupak Stupor The Stupak Stupor
We know that the House healthcare reform bill passed after an eleventh-hour compromise (you might say betrayal) on abortion access. We know the compromise, the Stupak-Pitts amendme...
Nov 9, 2009 / Emily Douglas
Preparing Undeployables for the Afghan Front Preparing Undeployables for the Afghan Front
Under the Ft. Hood headlines, a stressed-out Army pushes stressed-out soldiers back into the war zones.
Nov 9, 2009 / Feature / Dahr Jamail and Sarah Lazare
The Just Say No Democrats The Just Say No Democrats
The New York Times has an excellent graphic up today profiling the 39 Democrats who voted against healthcare reform in the House of Representatives on Saturday night. The Times not...
Nov 9, 2009 / Ari Berman
Video: Michelle Obama Hits Sesame St., Republicans Slam Oscar Video: Michelle Obama Hits Sesame St., Republicans Slam Oscar
Sesame Street hits the airwaves for its 40th season on Tuesday, with a guest appearance by First Lady and Gardener-in-Chief Michelle Obama. In the segment, Ms. Obama huddles with ...
Nov 9, 2009 / Ari Melber
Healthcare Reform’s ‘Historic Day’ Healthcare Reform’s ‘Historic Day’
Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel appears on Morning Joe to weigh in on the House's Saturday evening healthcare vote.
Nov 9, 2009 / MSNBC
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