US Influence Weakens in Iraq, Iran Gains US Influence Weakens in Iraq, Iran Gains
Kurds rebuff Obama and Biden, and Iraqi Sunnis fail to gain their fair share of power.
Nov 12, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Math Error Skews ‘Nation’ Ad Numbers In Monday’s ‘New York Times’ Profile Math Error Skews ‘Nation’ Ad Numbers In Monday’s ‘New York Times’ Profile
The profile of The Nation in this week's New York Times was a great read, but they botched our ad numbers: not only has The Nation's advertising not gone down more than any other m...
Nov 10, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Netanyahu Bolstered by GOP Gains Netanyahu Bolstered by GOP Gains
Israel's blustery prime minister is feeling his oats after the Republican gains on November 2, and Iran is a target.
Nov 10, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Obama Finally Gets Some Love… From George W. Bush Obama Finally Gets Some Love… From George W. Bush
When John Kerry appeared at the convention for the most important speech of his lifetime, he showed how the screw can turn. What was his not-so-secret weapon?
Nov 10, 2010 / John Nichols
Hawks Wild on Iran, But Obama Has No Strategy Hawks Wild on Iran, But Obama Has No Strategy
In the Iran talks, Obama seems determined to make Iran an offer that it can, and will, refuse.
Nov 9, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Nancy Pelosi for Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi for Minority Leader
Savvy Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced her intention to run for minority leader in the next Congress, and I hope Dems get their act together and elect her.
Nov 9, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Pelosi Owes Democrats More Than a Tweet Pelosi Owes Democrats More Than a Tweet
The soon-to-be-former House speaker owes Democrats an explanation of why she should be minority leader—and what she thinks she can accomplish in the role.
Nov 9, 2010 / John Nichols
Who Won the Olbermann Wrangle? Bold Progressives Who Won the Olbermann Wrangle? Bold Progressives
Olbermann thanks activists for raising a ruckus about his suspension. Highest marks go to the Progressive Change Campaign Committee.
Nov 8, 2010 / John Nichols
‘If Olbermann’s Donations Are Bad, What About GE’s?’ ‘If Olbermann’s Donations Are Bad, What About GE’s?’
If it is wrong for an on-air personality like Sean Hannity or Keith Olbermann to make campaign contributions, who isn't it wrong for the corporation that employs the personality an...
Nov 8, 2010 / John Nichols
Meet the New Freshman Class of Extremist Senators Meet the New Freshman Class of Extremist Senators
A darkly comic new video from People for the American Way gives us a look at the challenges ahead.
Nov 7, 2010 / Peter Rothberg