The Doctor Who Cured the Democratic Party The Doctor Who Cured the Democratic Party
When Howard Dean, fresh off a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination that ended with a scream, announced that he would seek the chairmanship of the Democratic National Com...
Nov 11, 2008 / John Nichols
The Summers Conundrum The Summers Conundrum
In light of all of the corruption and cronyism that have marked the career of Lawrence Summers, why is Obama considering him for treasury secretary?
On Veterans Day, Don’t Forget About the War On Veterans Day, Don’t Forget About the War
Most Americans want to put the war in Iraq behind them, but this feeling is based not on a coherent critique but on a kind of collective exhaustion.
Nov 10, 2008 / Aaron Glantz
Obama’s Energy Challenge Obama’s Energy Challenge
Of all the challenges Barack Obama faces, none is more daunting, or more important to our collective future, as energy.
Nov 10, 2008 / Michael T. Klare
Young Organizers Speak: We Are a New Coalition for the Common Interest Young Organizers Speak: We Are a New Coalition for the Common Interest
Our generation can move beyond old battles of single-issue silos and narrow constituency interests into broader rainbow coalitions of new progressives.
Nov 10, 2008 / The Nation
Cashing Out Detroit Cashing Out Detroit
Saving jobs by giving automakers large amounts of cash is a very expensive form of trickle-down. What we need is a clear plan about how automakers will use the money.
Nov 10, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Election Updates –Good News and Not Election Updates –Good News and Not
For the Election Day causes I've written about here and in my column,there's good news and, well, not so good news. First the hurrahs. By a whopping 69%, Milwaukee voters pass...
Nov 10, 2008 / Katha Pollitt
Youth Voters Lay the Foundation for a Clean Energy Future Youth Voters Lay the Foundation for a Clean Energy Future
Hope for a stronger economy, clean energy, green jobs, and improved health and security for our nation drove youth voters to the polls in record numbers on November 4.
Nov 10, 2008 / StudentNation / The Nation
Introducing a New New Deal Introducing a New New Deal
As we move forward, perhaps the best lessons come from yesterday.
Nov 10, 2008 / Campaign for America’s Future
Pushing Obama Pushing Obama
As talk turns to whom the new President will appoint to his cabinet and what tasks they'll immediately turn themselves to in the first 100 days, a stirring new video from our frie...
Nov 10, 2008 / Peter Rothberg