SOTU Signals: What Will Obama Say on Social Security, Trade and Green Jobs? SOTU Signals: What Will Obama Say on Social Security, Trade and Green Jobs?
President Obama is going to have a good night. His speech will be a success. But what about the policies? Will he signal a right turn with an eye toward the 2012 election...
Jan 25, 2011 / John Nichols
The State of the Union Responder: Paul Ryan, R–Wall Street The State of the Union Responder: Paul Ryan, R–Wall Street
The Budget Committee chair who has been selected to counter Barack Obama's State of the Union Address backs bailouts, privatizations and policy shifts that deliver for big bankers ...
Jan 25, 2011 / John Nichols
Cuomo’s Reform Moment Cuomo’s Reform Moment
With support from a new governor, could New York City's successful public financing law go statewide?
Jan 24, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Reversing Citizens United Reversing Citizens United
Join the call for an amendment to the US Constitution to ensure the government has the authority to limit corporate influence in elections.
Jan 24, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
What President Obama Shouldn’t Say in the State of the Union Address What President Obama Shouldn’t Say in the State of the Union Address
Senator Bernie Sanders and progressive groups are urging the president to avoid any talk of cutting Social Security. Instead, Sanders says, he should use the SOTU to "stand by...
Jan 24, 2011 / John Nichols
Iran Talks Not Over, Says Ahmadinejad Iran Talks Not Over, Says Ahmadinejad
Despite huffing and puffing, there's still reason for optimism that the talks with Iran over its nuclear program can succeed.
Jan 24, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Bachmann Tea Party Overdrive: Minnesota Congresswoman Positions to Take Palin’s Place Bachmann Tea Party Overdrive: Minnesota Congresswoman Positions to Take Palin’s Place
With Sarah Palin's star fading, Michele Bachmann is touring Iowa and positioning herself as the next best presidential prospect of Tea Party Republicans.
Jan 23, 2011 / John Nichols
MSNBC Drops Keith Olbermann MSNBC Drops Keith Olbermann
The cable network ends its contract with top-rated host—a progressive favorite who helped create a space for dissent on cable during the Bush-Cheney years.
Jan 22, 2011 / John Nichols
This Week at TheNation.com: Lived History. Plus: A Video & Podcast This Week at TheNation.com: Lived History. Plus: A Video & Podcast
Greg Mitchell recognized as one of the fifty most influential people in media this year. Plus, a special performance for Nation readers.
Jan 21, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
From the Village Green to the C-SPAN Screen: ‘Legalize Democracy!’ Campaigners Attack Corporate Control of Elections From the Village Green to the C-SPAN Screen: ‘Legalize Democracy!’ Campaigners Attack Corporate Control of Elections
On one-year anniversary of Citizens United ruling, in dozens of communities across the country, Americans rally to demand a renewal of democracy. Updated with reports from marches,...
Jan 21, 2011 / John Nichols