Barack at Risk Barack at Risk
Barack Obama could put his entire candidacy at risk if his audacity on the war in Iraq continues to shrivel.
Jul 5, 2008 / Tom Hayden
Jesse Helms, John McCain and the Mark of the White Hands Jesse Helms, John McCain and the Mark of the White Hands
Jesse Helms was a segregationist, and a nasty one at that. Long after his contemporaries abandoned old "Jim Crow," Helms kept playing the race card when it served him politically...
Jul 5, 2008 / John Nichols
Obama Iraq Transcript Obama Iraq Transcript
Here's a transcript of Barack Obama's comments on Iraq. Read the whole thing. I admit I am worried, but in his remarks Obama seems to be clear that he, not the generals, will deci...
Jul 4, 2008 / Bob Dreyfuss
This Day, Like the Future, Belongs to Patriots This Day, Like the Future, Belongs to Patriots
As the 50th anniversary of America's revolution against colonialism and the divine right of kings approached, the author of the rebellion's founding document -- still alive at age...
Jul 4, 2008 / John Nichols
Of House and Home Of House and Home
Kai Wright's moving Nation cover story from last week's issue of the magazine put a human face on the subprime mortgage foreclosure crisis and illuminated a little remarked upon a...
Jul 3, 2008 / Peter Rothberg
Grand Theft Hoops: The Stealing of the Sonics Grand Theft Hoops: The Stealing of the Sonics
Two Oklahoma corporate raiders have stolen one of Seattle's most beloved sports franchises with an unlikely accomplice, the NBA's commissioner, David Stern.
Jul 3, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Bush’s Last Chance on Climate Bush’s Last Chance on Climate
At the G-8 Summit, he can help bear the brunt of climate damage caused by the developing world. But don't hold your breath.
Jul 3, 2008 / Janet Redman
Mid-Day Links Mid-Day Links
1) Conservatism really is a racket. 2) The great thing about good organizing tools is that they empower people, not specific agendas. The Get FISA Right" group is currently the l...
Jul 3, 2008 / Chris Hayes
Israel Won’t Attack Iran Without US Nod Israel Won’t Attack Iran Without US Nod
Writing in the Washington Post, Yossi Melman, a military expert and commentator for the Israeli daily Haaretz, says that Israel won't attack Iran unless it has explicit American b...
Jul 3, 2008 / Bob Dreyfuss
Quieting the Riot Quieting the Riot
Should police use force to break up student gatherings?
Jul 3, 2008 / The Nation