Barney Frank: Clinton “Best Equipped” to Advance Gay Rights Barney Frank: Clinton “Best Equipped” to Advance Gay Rights
Both openly-gay members of Congress have now endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. The New York senator secured the support of Tammy Baldwin, the Wi...
Nov 14, 2007 / John Nichols
Right-to-Lifers Endorse Thompson — Cynically Right-to-Lifers Endorse Thompson — Cynically
The most cynical group currently operating on the American political stage, the National Right to Life Committee has endorsed the most cynical man to seek the presidency in recent...
Nov 13, 2007 / John Nichols
The Coming Foreclosure Tsunami The Coming Foreclosure Tsunami
As Congress grapples with the wave of foreclosures and bankruptcies resulting from the subprime mess, why are some Dems siding with the banks?
Nov 13, 2007 / Feature / Chris Hayes
More Money, Les Moonves More Money, Les Moonves
Seen, heard and observed on the picket line in Los Angeles as the WGA strike enters its second week.
Nov 13, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Annabelle Gurwitch
Jonathan Demme on The Other Politician He’d Like to Film Jonathan Demme on The Other Politician He’d Like to Film
Last month, the Washington Post ran an interview with Oscar winning Director Jonathan Demme. The subject: His documentary, "Jimmy Carter Man from Plains." The Nation has long beli...
Nov 13, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Muted Victory for Ehren Watada Muted Victory for Ehren Watada
This country sets aside two days to honor military service. On Veterans Day we celebrate the living; on Memorial Day we remember the dead. I'd like to propose a third national hol...
Nov 12, 2007 / Laura Flanders
Syria’s Dangerous Gambits Syria’s Dangerous Gambits
Ostracized by the Bush Administration, Syria is flirting with rogue status. But if Washington restarts dialogue, there is plenty of room for common ground.
Nov 12, 2007 / Feature / Mohamad Bazzi
Susan Faludi: America’s Terror Dream Susan Faludi: America’s Terror Dream
A discussion with the author of The Terror Dream: Fear and Fantasy in Post-9/11 America, the master narrative of our national security myth.
Nov 12, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Rashi Kesarwani
Writers Strike, Silence Falls Writers Strike, Silence Falls
As the screenwriters strike enters its second week, take a moment to appreciate those without whom late night comics are struck mute, movies are left unmade and on TV, there's no...
Nov 12, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Barbara Ehrenreich
Executive Excess on Capitol Hill Executive Excess on Capitol Hill
Faced with a no-brainer fix to close a tax loophole, Senate Democrats are dithering, caught between the interests of their donors and their voters.
Nov 12, 2007 / Feature / Chris Hayes and Charlie Cray