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Koch Brothers Group Games Wisconsin Recalls Koch Brothers Group Games Wisconsin Recalls

Americans for Prosperity just sent misleading information about voting to thousands of Wisconsinites.

Aug 3, 2011 / John Nichols

Mubarak’s on Trial, but the Revolution Is Over

Mubarak’s on Trial, but the Revolution Is Over Mubarak’s on Trial, but the Revolution Is Over

The army and the Muslim Brotherhood are in control.

Aug 3, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Senate Approves Debt Deal, as Palin Declares Tea Party ‘Victory’

Senate Approves Debt Deal, as Palin Declares Tea Party ‘Victory’ Senate Approves Debt Deal, as Palin Declares Tea Party ‘Victory’

A Democratic Senate endorses a plan that Bernie Sanders warns risks “devastating cuts to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid...”

Aug 2, 2011 / John Nichols

UN Action on Syria Likely UN Action on Syria Likely

Syria is not Libya, say the French, and the US can’t (and shouldn’t) do anything militarily.

Aug 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

From the Debt Debate to a Hostage Revolt From the Debt Debate to a Hostage Revolt

The priorities of most Americans were casualties of this summer’s melodrama in Washington. This reality will drive independent citizen mobilizations challenging both Republic...

Aug 1, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Is Libya’s Opposition Committing Suicide? Is Libya’s Opposition Committing Suicide?

As violence breaks out among different factions of the Libyan rebels, it’s time to broker a deal to end the war in Libya. 

Aug 1, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

House Backs Debt Deal, but 95 ‘Conscience’ Democrats Vote ‘No’

House Backs Debt Deal, but 95 ‘Conscience’ Democrats Vote ‘No’ House Backs Debt Deal, but 95 ‘Conscience’ Democrats Vote ‘No’

As a Democratic president bows to the GOP’s far right, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi tells colleagues to vote their consciences. Half of House Democratic Caucus opposes ...

Aug 1, 2011 / John Nichols

GOP’s Debt-Ceiling Games Have Raised the Prospect of a ‘Crunching Global Recession’

GOP’s Debt-Ceiling Games Have Raised the Prospect of a ‘Crunching Global Recession’ GOP’s Debt-Ceiling Games Have Raised the Prospect of a ‘Crunching Global Recession’

The IMF warns that an international crisis looms, as Pelosi condemns Boehner for going “to the dark side.”

Jul 31, 2011 / John Nichols

This Week: Republican’s Fiscal Recklessness. PLUS: The Nation on Sports This Week: Republican’s Fiscal Recklessness. PLUS: The Nation on Sports

This week, Republican's fiscal recklessness goes to new heights. Plus, The Nation's second-ever sports issue. And columnist Gary Young on the real threat from Europe's homegrown te...

Jul 29, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Boehner Finally Gets GOP ‘Asses in Line,’ and Then Marches Them Off the Cliff

Boehner Finally Gets GOP ‘Asses in Line,’ and Then Marches Them Off the Cliff Boehner Finally Gets GOP ‘Asses in Line,’ and Then Marches Them Off the Cliff

As Boehner battles Bachmannite Republicans who would crash the economy for political purposes, Obama recognizes that the only hope is with the Senate—not a div...

Jul 29, 2011 / John Nichols

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