Why Afghanistan Could Upend Obama’s Re-election Strategy Why Afghanistan Could Upend Obama’s Re-election Strategy
Antiwar sentiment is at the heart of Obama’s base—and also of his appeal to independent voters.
Apr 27, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
All the WikiLeaks Fit to Print All the WikiLeaks Fit to Print
Why indeed is Bradley Manning the one behind bars and not the government officials who kept hidden unpleasant truths about this nation’s policies?
Apr 27, 2011 / Robert Scheer
Confronting the Coded Racism of Donald Trump Confronting the Coded Racism of Donald Trump
Donald Trump crossed a new line by questioning Barack Obama's educational credentials this week, a classic race-baiting trick in the GOP playbook.
Apr 27, 2011 / Ari Melber
Obama’s Decisions on Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan Will Determine Re-Election Chances Obama’s Decisions on Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan Will Determine Re-Election Chances
Will he risk multiple military quagmires or campaign on a pledge to pull troops out of Afghanistan and Pakistan and drones out of Pakistan and Libya?
Apr 26, 2011 / Tom Hayden
Oil Prices: Gouge Us Baby One More Time Oil Prices: Gouge Us Baby One More Time
Gas prices have been edging up since February, reaching $4 a gallon this Easter, and Republicans are gearing up to make a stink about it.
Apr 26, 2011 / Laura Flanders
Nation Conversations: Emily Douglas and Bryce Covert on What New Credit Card Regulation Means for Women Nation Conversations: Emily Douglas and Bryce Covert on What New Credit Card Regulation Means for Women
Under new credit card regulations, will women find it harder to access credit?
Apr 26, 2011 / The Nation
Will Better Consumer Protection Lead to a Credit Crunch for Women? Will Better Consumer Protection Lead to a Credit Crunch for Women?
Credit card companies have targeted women for some of their worst deals. But as consumer advocates start policing the industry, some women risk seeing access to credit dry up.
Apr 26, 2011 / Bryce Covert
Paul Ryan’s ‘Spinal Tap’ Tour Paul Ryan’s ‘Spinal Tap’ Tour
He’s a Republican rock star in Washington. But the House Budget Committee chair’s tour of his home district is flopping as constituents say: "Hands Off Our Medicar...
Apr 26, 2011 / John Nichols
In Recent Budget Deal, GOP Bleeds Environmental Protection In Recent Budget Deal, GOP Bleeds Environmental Protection
The EPA kept its regulatory powers, but funding for climate science, wetlands protection, clean drinking water, nuclear waste disposal and more all got slashed.
Apr 26, 2011 / George Zornick
Katha Pollitt on Poetry and Politics Katha Pollitt on Poetry and Politics
Katha Pollitt joins The Brian Lehrer Show for a National Poetry Month conversation about politics and poetry.
Apr 25, 2011 / Books & the Arts / The Brian Lehrer Show