Clinton and Obama Reverse Roles Clinton and Obama Reverse Roles
Usually, it is the plucky outsider, the determined dissenter, the underdog who did not quite make it, who has to swallow hard and tell cheering supporters that they will have to s...
Jun 7, 2008 / John Nichols
Let the Resurrection Begin Let the Resurrection Begin
Hillary Clinton's moving speech cemented a place for herself and the feminist movement in the unfolding drama of the 2008 presidential election.
Jun 7, 2008 / Tom Hayden
A Day at the NCMR A Day at the NCMR
UPDATE: If you missed the webcast of Bill Moyers' speech this morning, scroll to the end of this post to watch the highlights on YouTube. I'm writing from the cavernous Minnea...
Jun 7, 2008 / Peter Rothberg
Hillary Clinton Versus Shirley Chisholm Hillary Clinton Versus Shirley Chisholm
It is suggested by some of her more ardent advocates that Hillary Clinton should merely suspend, rather than formally finish, her presidential campaign. Then she could retain the ...
Jun 7, 2008 / John Nichols
This Brave Nation: Legendary Activists This Brave Nation: Legendary Activists
Bonnie Raitt and Dolores Huerta talk about their passions, regrets, fears and most of all their dreams for future generations.
Jun 6, 2008 / Brave Nation
What Will the Next President Do About Climate Change? What Will the Next President Do About Climate Change?
Senate Republicans in denial about global warming blocked a vote Friday on the Climate Security Act, setting the stage for how the next President will address the Earth's most pres...
Jun 6, 2008 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard
Attention Jewish Voters: You’re Getting Played by an Anti-Semite Attention Jewish Voters: You’re Getting Played by an Anti-Semite
UPDATED WITH A LETTER FROM ANDY MARTIN Addressing AIPAC the other day, Barack Obama began with a joke about the emails have circulated, particularly in Jewish social circles that...
Jun 6, 2008 / Chris Hayes
The Unappetizing Politics of School Lunches The Unappetizing Politics of School Lunches
How a progressive idea ended up reinforcing inequality.
Jun 6, 2008 / The Nation
Lenders Are Avoiding Giving Loans to Low-Income Students Lenders Are Avoiding Giving Loans to Low-Income Students
While what the loan companies are doing may appear immoral, it is not illegal.
Jun 6, 2008 / The Nation
Brave Nation Young Activist Award Brave Nation Young Activist Award
Who is a local unsung hero that even at a young age, has the bravery to put themselves on the line for a cause?
Jun 6, 2008 / Brave Nation