Left Out Left Out
I've been trying to avoid commenting on specific personnel for the Obama administration, because it's hard to know what's real and what's rumor, and because it's also difficult to...
Nov 21, 2008 / Chris Hayes
The New Senate The New Senate
The NY Times is reporting that Hillary Clinton will accept the job of Secretary of State. I don't have much to say, except that I've always thought it was a very strange pick, con...
Nov 21, 2008 / Chris Hayes
Obama Obsessed Fans Go Into Withdrawal Obama Obsessed Fans Go Into Withdrawal
Obama's candidacy was the only thing that gave their lives any meaning, now they wander aimlessly, unsure of what to do with themselves.
Nov 21, 2008 / The Onion
Nation’s Youth Go Green Nation’s Youth Go Green
Now that they've shown their power at the polls, young voters are channeling their energy into a green economy.
Nov 21, 2008 / The Nation Video and Brett Story
Mark Cuban Libre Mark Cuban Libre
Billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been accused of insider trading. Is he guilty or just a target because of his larger-than-life persona and populist appeal?
Nov 20, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
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