A Cautious Farm and Food Pick A Cautious Farm and Food Pick
The most telling Cabinet nomination that Barack Obama will advance once he assumes the presidency on January 20 -- and from a long-term standpoint perhaps the most meaningful one ...
Dec 14, 2008 / John Nichols
What I Know About Jesse Jackson Jr. What I Know About Jesse Jackson Jr.
A lot of assumptions are being made with regard to Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. The Democratic representative from Chicago is, after 13 years in the House, earning the sort of a...
Dec 14, 2008 / John Nichols
Transcending Trauma Transcending Trauma
This essay, the college winner of The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues for a federal oversight panel to overhaul the treatment of those in foster care.
Dec 13, 2008 / Feature / Victor Lopez
Zero Nukes Zero Nukes
An important and inspiring new group, Global Zero, launched in Paris this week with a goal of eliminating all nuclear weapons in 20 to 25 years. More than 100 prominent military,...
Dec 13, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Senate That Can’t Be Bothered to Help Workers A Senate That Can’t Be Bothered to Help Workers
U.S. Senator Russ Feingold, the Wisconsin Democrat who grew up in the car-factory town of Janesville, had the right reaction to the latest proposal to provide needed federal fundi...
Dec 13, 2008 / John Nichols
Canada’s Coalition Chaos Canada’s Coalition Chaos
After three years of exploiting a divided left, Canada's Conservative prime minister is fighting for his political life. A progressive proposal to establish a coalition government ...
Dec 12, 2008 / Feature / Will Di Novi
Eviction Day: Foreclosure Crisis Forces Man From Home Eviction Day: Foreclosure Crisis Forces Man From Home
A glimpse at an increasingly common, but rarely documented, tragedy: someone being evicted from their home because of foreclosure.
Dec 12, 2008 / American News Project
Detroit’s Auto-da-Fé Detroit’s Auto-da-Fé
In the auto industry's latest trial by fire, Senate Republicans lit the match--and what's left of the economy could go down in flames.
Dec 12, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Is What Blago Did Illegal? Is What Blago Did Illegal?
Playing devil's advocate for a moment. Obviously, if the tapes areaccurate, what Blagojevich was odious and unethical and dishonorable.But was it illegal? Here's why I ask: t...
Dec 12, 2008 / Chris Hayes
Jon Stewart and Mike Huckabee Debate Marriage Equality Jon Stewart and Mike Huckabee Debate Marriage Equality
Jon Stewart challenges Republican Mike Huckabee over the hypocrisy and dishonesty of his anti-marriage equality positions.
Dec 12, 2008 / The Daily Show