A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party
Three cheers for the full embrace of LGBT rights! Here are six more progressive planks for Democrats.
Aug 8, 2012 / The Editors
Pussy Riot and the Two Russias Pussy Riot and the Two Russias
Three members of Pussy Riot have been found guilty of hooliganism. Their protests sparked a wave of support for freedom of speech and human rights among Russians.
Aug 8, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Citizen Vidal Citizen Vidal
As an elegant essayist and critic of empire, Gore Vidal had no peer. Oh, how the Republic misses its persistent suitor!
Aug 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / The Editors
Feel the Burn: Making the 2012 Heat Wave Matter Feel the Burn: Making the 2012 Heat Wave Matter
This scorching summer could be a global warming landmark—if we demand climate action from our leaders.
Jul 25, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard
Alexander Cockburn: He Beat the Devil Alexander Cockburn: He Beat the Devil
The Nation’s longest-running columnist was a witty, brilliant, coruscating presence in our pages for almost thirty years.
Jul 25, 2012 / Victor Navasky
Noted Noted
John Nichols on Romney’s Libor pals, George Zornick on Colorado’s gun laws, Michael Z. Youhana on WikiLeaks in Guatemala and Zoë Schlanger on tar sands.
Jul 25, 2012 / Various Contributors
Remembering Alex Remembering Alex
For what the ancients called avarice and iniquity, Alex’s hate was pure. No writer had a deadlier sting against the corruptions of empire.
Jul 25, 2012 / JoAnn Wypijewski
The Battle for Healthcare Has Just Begun The Battle for Healthcare Has Just Begun
Between Tea Party governors’ refusing to expand Medicaid and the attack ads vilifying Obamacare, progressives have a lot of work to do.
Jul 11, 2012 / The Editors
Healthcare Advocates: Time to Bury the Hatchet Healthcare Advocates: Time to Bury the Hatchet
As a former insurance flack, I know progressive infighting over Obamacare will play right into the industry's hands.
Jul 11, 2012 / Wendell Potter
Liberals Win Big on Supreme Court ACA Decision Liberals Win Big on Supreme Court ACA Decision
But the fact that five justices were nearly willing to strike it down shows just how conservative this Court truly is.
Jul 11, 2012 / David Cole