Politics

Is Obama Doing Too Much? Is Obama Doing Too Much?

A new poll says the Democrats lost since 2008 because voters think government is too liberal. Really?

Nov 19, 2010 / Press Room

Slide Show: Young Guns of the GOP

Slide Show: Young Guns of the GOP Slide Show: Young Guns of the GOP

Nov 18, 2010 / Photo Essay / The Nation

It Was 32 Years Ago Today… It Was 32 Years Ago Today…

A new collection from Bruce Springsteen, a defense of Nancy Pelosi and a fresh angle on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Nov 18, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Kucinich Wants to Take the Lead in Battling GOP’s Witchhunters Kucinich Wants to Take the Lead in Battling GOP’s Witchhunters

With Republicans threatening on orgy of partisan excess in the new Congress, an aggressive and determined Democrat want to take over as the ranking member of the House committee ch...

Nov 18, 2010 / John Nichols

In Defense of Nancy Pelosi In Defense of Nancy Pelosi

When given power, Pelosi aggressively wielded it, which is more than you can say for Obama or Senate Democrats. They should now follow her lead.

Nov 18, 2010 / Ari Berman

Jay-Z Re-enters Kanye-Bush Fight: Katrina Was Like Selma Jay-Z Re-enters Kanye-Bush Fight: Katrina Was Like Selma

Jay-Z backs the message, if not the rhetoric, of racial challenges to George Bush's record.

Nov 18, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Ari Melber

Paycheck Fairness Dies in the Senate

Paycheck Fairness Dies in the Senate Paycheck Fairness Dies in the Senate

Republicans block equal pay legislation—for this Congress, and for many to come.

Nov 18, 2010 / Denise DiStephan

Noted. Noted.

Liliana Segura on the death penalty in Texas, John Nichols on ranked-choice voting in Oakland and Carmina Ocampo on access to public universities for undocumented immigrants in Cal...

Nov 17, 2010 / Various Contributors

Obama’s Failures… and Ours

Obama’s Failures… and Ours Obama’s Failures… and Ours

Obama's mistakes in office are nowhere near the whole story. The rest of us must shoulder our share of the blame, too.

Nov 17, 2010 / Column / Eric Alterman

Talking to the Tea Party

Talking to the Tea Party Talking to the Tea Party

Its partisans may be in search of political purpose, but that shouldn't make liberals complacent.

Nov 17, 2010 / Column / Gary Younge

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