Combating Climate Change Combating Climate Change
Kudos to 350.org for organizing the most widespread day of political action in the planet's history. You wouldn't know it if you get your news from the New York Times, the Huffing...
Oct 25, 2009 / Peter Rothberg
Palin: Rogue or Rouge? Palin: Rogue or Rouge?
In the nonsensical Palin universe, "rogue" means walking in lockstep with the Christian right.
Oct 24, 2009 / Betsy Reed
Byrd’s Wise Warning: Afghanistan is the Grave of Foreigners Byrd’s Wise Warning: Afghanistan is the Grave of Foreigners
West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd refers to himself as "a student of history." In fact, he is history. The longest serving senator in the history of the legislative branch of th...
Oct 24, 2009 / John Nichols
The Tide Is Turning on Healthcare Reform The Tide Is Turning on Healthcare Reform
In the past month, momentum on healthcare reform has unmistakably shifted as progressives have taken to the streets, the Internet and the halls of Congress to push for a bold plan.
Oct 23, 2009 / Feature / Peter Dreier
As Rumors Fly, a Call for a United Front on Healthcare in the House As Rumors Fly, a Call for a United Front on Healthcare in the House
There has been a lot of guessing recently about what the final House version of healthcare reform will look like. It's time for some clarity.
Oct 23, 2009 / Feature / Raul Grijalva
Roger Ailes for President? Er, Maybe Not So Much Roger Ailes for President? Er, Maybe Not So Much
It would be difficult to concoct a Washington fantasy more delicious than this one: Barack Obama declares "war" on Fox News and Fox boss Roger Ailes counters by signaling that he ...
Oct 23, 2009 / John Nichols
Slacker Friday Slacker Friday
We've got a new "Think Again" column called "It's a Bird. It's a Plane. It's...Cable News," and it's here. My Nation column, about Obama and Fox News and ...
Oct 23, 2009 / Eric Alterman
2009 Nation Student Writing Contest Winners 2009 Nation Student Writing Contest Winners
We're pleased to announce our winners!
Oct 23, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation
The Down Side of Thinking Positive The Down Side of Thinking Positive
Nation contributor Barbara Ehrenreich presents Bright Sided, her new book about the negative aspect of positive thinking.
Oct 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / GRITtv
The Big Kids Play With Corked Bats The Big Kids Play With Corked Bats
What if campaign finance reform took a page from baseball's playbook?
Oct 23, 2009 / Feature / Helen Rosenthal