For the Republic For the Republic

Can a single man force a nation to fight an unpopular war? Here's how Congress can stand up to Bush.

Jan 19, 2007 / The Editors

The Kinder, Gentler Daniel Ortega The Kinder, Gentler Daniel Ortega

A deeply flawed and complex leader now has a second chance to save the country.

Jan 19, 2007 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

Cheney Nixed Help from Iran Cheney Nixed Help from Iran

Yesterday I wrote about how a bipartisan group of House members recently introduced legislation requiring the Bush Administration to get Congressional approval for any potential m...

Jan 19, 2007 / The Nation

Freshmen Favor Fair Trade Freshmen Favor Fair Trade

In case anyone missed the fact that the new Democrats who were elected to the House in November are economic populists who the free trade policies advanced by the Bush administrat...

Jan 19, 2007 / John Nichols

On Carbon Emissions, Political Climate Still Lukewarm On Carbon Emissions, Political Climate Still Lukewarm

Usually, I roll my eyes when Democratic politicians like Barack and Hillary ooze on about "bipartisanship." That word suggests wimpy centrism, and politics drained of essence. Any...

Jan 18, 2007 / The Nation

For America’s Sake For America’s Sake

It's time our leaders recognize Americans hold a set of values that contradict the conservative agenda that has dominated politics for a generation.

Jan 18, 2007 / Bill Moyers

The Fair Trade Democrats The Fair Trade Democrats

In an interview with Senator Sherrod Brown, Nichols shows that the new Democrats are pursuing a new trade agenda.

Jan 18, 2007 / John Nichols

Libby Trial, Day Three: A Tough Search for Jurors Libby Trial, Day Three: A Tough Search for Jurors

For coverage of the first day of the Libby trial and a deconstruction of Scooter Libby's I-forgot defense, click Jan 18, 2007 / David Corn