Politics

Did Islamophobia Fuel the Oak Creek Massacre?

Did Islamophobia Fuel the Oak Creek Massacre? Did Islamophobia Fuel the Oak Creek Massacre?

The anti-Muslim hate that might have fueled the the Oak Creek murderer is more widespread than you think.

Aug 10, 2012 / Moustafa Bayoumi

Talk About Poverty (#TalkPoverty): Peter Edelman’s Questions for Obama and Romney Talk About Poverty (#TalkPoverty): Peter Edelman’s Questions for Obama and Romney

We’ve got questions about poverty, and it’s time for the presidential candidates to give us some answers. Peter Edelman kicks off a new series at TheNation.com.

Aug 10, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Ari Berman: Can Obama Win in North Carolina, Again?

Ari Berman: Can Obama Win in North Carolina, Again? Ari Berman: Can Obama Win in North Carolina, Again?

The state that Obama won in 2008 is far from a sure thing this time around.

Aug 9, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

John Nichols: Could Paul Ryan Be the Next Dick Cheney? John Nichols: Could Paul Ryan Be the Next Dick Cheney?

Picking Ryan for VP would mean signing over the presidency to another puppet master.

Aug 9, 2012 / Press Room

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/9/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/9/12)

Every week, Nation interns try to look beyond the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.

Aug 9, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Two Cheers for ‘The Newsroom’ Two Cheers for ‘The Newsroom’

Despite the cacophony of media criticism about HBO’s new series, there’s been hardly a murmur made about how the show criticizes the media.

Aug 9, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Schneiderman Launches Inquiry Into Outside Political Spending Schneiderman Launches Inquiry Into Outside Political Spending

The New York Attorney General is targeting outside groups that spend massive amounts of largely corporate money to influence elections. 

Aug 9, 2012 / George Zornick

A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party

A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party

Three cheers for the full embrace of LGBT rights! Here are six more progressive planks for Democrats.

Aug 8, 2012 / The Editors

Citizen Vidal

Citizen Vidal Citizen Vidal

As an elegant essayist and critic of empire, Gore Vidal had no peer. Oh, how the Republic misses its persistent suitor!

Aug 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / The Editors

Battleground 2012: Can Obama Win North Carolina Again?

Battleground 2012: Can Obama Win North Carolina Again? Battleground 2012: Can Obama Win North Carolina Again?

In this crucial swing state, organizers are betting that a strong grassroots ground game can defeat Romney’s Super PAC cash.

Aug 8, 2012 / Feature / Ari Berman

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