Barack Hussein Obama II: As American as Willard Mitt Romney—and Donald Trump Barack Hussein Obama II: As American as Willard Mitt Romney—and Donald Trump
Obama releases his birth certificate. Turns out he's no more “foreign” than his leading Republican rival. Or Donald Trump.
Apr 27, 2011 / John Nichols
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
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
Hawks Want Libya Escalation—Will Obama Agree? Hawks Want Libya Escalation—Will Obama Agree?
The death toll rises—so much for humanitarian interventionism.
Apr 26, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Top Ten Antinuclear Songs Top Ten Antinuclear Songs
To mark the 25th anniversary of the worst nuclear power plant accident in history we've assembled a top ten anti-nuclear song list with videos
Apr 26, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
As Congressional GOP Faces Voter Anger at Town Meetings, Senator Urges Hiding Out in DC As Congressional GOP Faces Voter Anger at Town Meetings, Senator Urges Hiding Out in DC
Republican members of the House and Senate are getting an earful at home from constituents who oppose attacks on Medicare and Medicaid and favor tax hikes for the rich. One GO...
Apr 25, 2011 / John Nichols
‘Post’ Editor Calls Afghan Exit a ‘Mirage’ ‘Post’ Editor Calls Afghan Exit a ‘Mirage’
Jackson Diehl, the reliable hawk, opposes diplomatic effort to end the war.
Apr 25, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Issue Is Jobs, Not Deficit Reduction The Issue Is Jobs, Not Deficit Reduction
A Democratic congressman tells the president to stop reading from GOP talking points and start borrowing a page from FDR.
Apr 25, 2011 / John Nichols
A Responsible Republican Rejects Paul Ryan’s Fiscal Folly A Responsible Republican Rejects Paul Ryan’s Fiscal Folly
Maine's Susan Collins is no liberal. But she is not about to back Ryan's plan to gut Medicare and Medicaid. Will other GOP senators be as honest in their assessment of a bad bill?
Apr 23, 2011 / John Nichols
This Week: Big Brothers Koch. PLUS: Celebrating Earth Day This Week: Big Brothers Koch. PLUS: Celebrating Earth Day
This Week, The Nation celebrates Earth Day. Also this week, Mark Ames and Mike Elk take down Koch Industries with a look at how the company is operating in a post-Citizens United e...
Apr 22, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel