Key Committee Pick Signals Obama-Pelosi Direction Key Committee Pick Signals Obama-Pelosi Direction
There is usually reason to celebrate when the US House's tradition-bound seniority system is upset, and such is the case -- with a few cautions and codicils -- with the determina...
Nov 20, 2008 / John Nichols
That Iranian “Bomb”? Relax. That Iranian “Bomb”? Relax.
With the Bush administration swirling around the drain -- get out the plunger! -- it's now time to stop hyperventilating about the "Iranian bomb." For goodness sakes, let it go! ...
Nov 20, 2008 / Bob Dreyfuss
John Leonard John Leonard
Toni Morrison, Victor Navasky and Gene Seymour remember a noted author, editor, critic and all-around stellar human being.
Nov 19, 2008 / The Nation
Push Back on Prop 8 Push Back on Prop 8
If the courts don't overturn Proposition 8, expect an initiative challenging it to appear on a California ballot.
Nov 19, 2008 / Torie Osborn
Noted. Noted.
Kristina Rizga on harnessing young voters' energy, Stephen Duncombe on a spoof edition of the New York Times
Nov 19, 2008 / The Editors
Peach State Promises Peach State Promises
Obama should make a serious campaign swing through Georgia to get out the vote for Senate hopeful Jim Martin.
Nov 19, 2008 / John Nichols
Time for a Bank Holiday Time for a Bank Holiday
No more free money from Washington. No more masters of the universe. No more business as usual.
Nov 19, 2008 / William Greider
The People’s Choice The People’s Choice
Finally, a prochoice president. Here are five ways to solidify his position.
Nov 19, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Nail That Double Standard to the Mast! Nail That Double Standard to the Mast!
If America loses its domestic auto industry, 5 percent of the workforce may be on the street. Don't workers need a bailout, too?
Nov 19, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Close Gitmo, End Military Commissions Close Gitmo, End Military Commissions
The ACLU leads a campaign to shed light on the abuses at Gitmo and to pressure Obama to keep his promise to shut it down.
Nov 19, 2008 / Brave New Films