Obama Makes History Obama Makes History
The Democratic nominee is betting on the basic decency of the American people, their hunger for a discussion of issues and their desire for real change.
Jun 5, 2008 / The Editors
People of Conscience, Challenge the President! People of Conscience, Challenge the President!
After eight years of misgovernment, Americans must join together to restore our democracy, the rule of law, and our nation's moral standing on history's high road.
May 30, 2008 / Ross C. Anderson
Noted. Noted.
Farmworkers prevail in a long confrontation with Burger King, Dave Zirin interviews Mary Tillman, This Brave Nation debuts June 1 on The Nation.com.
May 29, 2008 / The Editors
Obama’s Choice Obama’s Choice
Obama's strangest option for a running mate is also his strongest: Jim Webb, one of the left's strongest voices on Iraq and economic fairness.
May 29, 2008 / Bob Moser
A Progressive Push A Progressive Push
It's time for candidates to focus on issues missing from the debate so far: the bloated military budget, an exit from Bush's "war on terror," our failing infrastructure and the dee...
May 29, 2008 / The Editors
J. Edgar Hoover, Author J. Edgar Hoover, Author
A new book reveals the FBI Director's distinctive relationship with his publisher.
May 22, 2008 / Jon Wiener
The Culture War Disarmed The Culture War Disarmed
This time, Democrats won't be losing the culture war.
May 22, 2008 / Richard Kim
Noted. Noted.
Sam Adams shakes up Portland; the House votes for peace; we offer kudos to Kors and send get-well wishes to Ted Kennedy.
May 22, 2008 / The Editors
The Appeasement Card The Appeasement Card
Despite the Bush/McCain snake oil on Mideast policy, Obama can make the case that talking to your enemies isn't the same as appeasing Hitler.
May 22, 2008 / The Editors