Newman’s Own Politics Newman’s Own Politics
Actors do not usually turn in performances that gain the notice of presidents. But when Paul Newman decided to take the role of anti-war activist in the early days of the Vietnam...
Sep 27, 2008 / John Nichols
America Needs a New New Deal America Needs a New New Deal
We should apply FDR's principles of relief, reform and reconstruction to our current financial crisis.
Sep 27, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Eric Schlosser
Hell No Hell No
Very quickly: word from the Hill is that they are close to a deal.
I say, Hell No.
Sep 27, 2008 / Chris Hayes
Jack Cafferty: Palin Is Pathetic, Scares Me Jack Cafferty: Palin Is Pathetic, Scares Me
"There's a reason why the McCain campaign keeps Sarah Palin away from the press..."
Sep 27, 2008 / CNN
Obama Hits McCain Hard for Spain Gaffe Obama Hits McCain Hard for Spain Gaffe
And furthermore, did John McCain say "horses--t" on live TV in response to Obama's criticism?
Sep 27, 2008 / Huffington Post
Obama’s Missed Moment Obama’s Missed Moment
My bottom line on Friday's debate: Barack Obama failed to step up to the historic moment. He made perfunctory remarks about the massive banking bailout facing the political system...
Sep 27, 2008 / William Greider
Verdict on Obama: Mealymouthed, Pathetic Verdict on Obama: Mealymouthed, Pathetic
If, God forbid, foreign policy had to be the deciding factor in choosing between Barack Obama and John McCain, then last night's terrible showing by Obama would make me a Ralph Na...
Sep 27, 2008 / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama– Minimalist Debater? Obama– Minimalist Debater?
Barack Obama not only had the good judgment to oppose the war in Iraq, he argued for the need "to end the mindset that took us into" that war. So it was troubling that tonight---i...
Sep 27, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Best Bailout Money Can Buy The Best Bailout Money Can Buy
Could the need for real and aggressive campaign finance reform be any clearer than it is now?The Bush Administration continues to hawk its $700 billion bonanza bailout for Wall St...
Sep 27, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Debate On Iraq Benefits Obama A Debate On Iraq Benefits Obama
A blistering economic crisis may be the all-encompassing issue of the moment. But the war in Iraq still defines the difference between John McCain and Barack Obama. McCain remai...
Sep 27, 2008 / John Nichols