GOP Obstructionism Reaches New Heights GOP Obstructionism Reaches New Heights
Republicans are using every trick in the book to prevent the confirmation of well-qualified Obama administration nominees.
Jun 1, 2011 / Ari Berman
Three Things I Love About Herman Cain’s Campaign Three Things I Love About Herman Cain’s Campaign
Herman Cain’s candidacy is a cautionary tale against the simplistic racial reasoning that has dominated American political discourse.
Jun 1, 2011 / Melissa Harris-Perry
GOP Debt-Ceiling Gambit is Part and Parcel of Paul Ryan’s Scheme to Gut Medicare, Social Security GOP Debt-Ceiling Gambit is Part and Parcel of Paul Ryan’s Scheme to Gut Medicare, Social Security
Make no mistake: Those members of the House who voted against raising the debt ceiling aided a Republican effort to force the gutting of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.
Jun 1, 2011 / John Nichols
Arizona Turns the Tide: Voters Demand the Recall of Russell Pearce Arizona Turns the Tide: Voters Demand the Recall of Russell Pearce
Arizona's notorious anti-immigrant crusader is about to become the first State Senate president in US history to be recalled.
Jun 1, 2011 / Jeff Biggers
How Can Paul Ryan Be Called ‘Courageous’? How Can Paul Ryan Be Called ‘Courageous’?
Our country has adopted a distorted definition of political courage, one that rewards those, like Paul Ryan, who claim to be making hard choices—when in truth they've taken a...
May 31, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
‘Work for Peace’: A Movement to Bring the Troops and Tax Dollars Home ‘Work for Peace’: A Movement to Bring the Troops and Tax Dollars Home
Progressives launch drive to get Democratic senators to reshape national priorities—cut the military-industrial complex, support “Medicare for All.”
May 31, 2011 / John Nichols
Post-Legal America and the National Security Complex Post-Legal America and the National Security Complex
In terms of what used to be called “foreign policy,” and more recently “national security,” the United States is now a post-legal society.
May 31, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
DREAM Act Introduced in Senate DREAM Act Introduced in Senate
Momentum around the DREAM Act has not diminished, even in a climate where political gridlock often stalls progress on pivotal, common-sense legislation.
May 30, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Slide Show: The Nation Marks Memorial Day Slide Show: The Nation Marks Memorial Day
May 30, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
The GOP is No Friend to Military Members Struggling During Recession The GOP is No Friend to Military Members Struggling During Recession
Though traditionally thought to be the most “pro-military” party, Republicans in Washington don't seem to care about struggling veterans and active duty service members...
May 30, 2011 / George Zornick