A Meeting of Minds A Meeting of Minds
Thursday's debate revealed Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama as solid progressives in sync with the broad base of the Democratic Party.
Feb 22, 2008 / Tom Hayden
Leveraging the Power of Race and Gender Leveraging the Power of Race and Gender
Electing the first black or female President is not the issue. It's how Clinton and Obama would use their unique gifts to heal a troubled world.
Feb 22, 2008 / Kavita Nandini Ramdas
Bhutto’s Tangled Legacy Bhutto’s Tangled Legacy
Will the PPP revive her power-sharing deal with Musharraf or join with Nawaz Sharif to re-establish constitutional rule?
Feb 21, 2008 / Graham Usher
Noted. Noted.
Polk Award winners at The Nation, progressive endorsements and buyouts at GM.
Feb 21, 2008 / The Editors
Wiretapped Out Wiretapped Out
The House stalemate with the White House over electronic surveillance creates a rare moment to reconsider an array of unconstitutional post-9/11 laws.
Feb 21, 2008 / The Editors
Rigged Trials at Gitmo Rigged Trials at Gitmo
Has the Pentagon foreclosed the possibility of acquittals for terror suspects?
Feb 21, 2008 / Ross Tuttle
The History of Hope The History of Hope
Voters drawn to Barack Obama are often criticized as naive. But appeals to our collective hope for a more decent society are core to the American experience.
Feb 20, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Peter Dreier
Give Dennis Kucinich His Due Give Dennis Kucinich His Due
Routinely ridiculed as a political eccentric, Kucinich is a braver progressive than most. As he fights for his political life, he deserves our support.
Feb 19, 2008 / Steve Cobble
Unstoppable Obama Unstoppable Obama
All of us, of whatever race, want a fresh start. That's what "change" means right now: Get us out of here!
Feb 14, 2008 / Barbara Ehrenreich
Donna Edwards Wins in Maryland! Donna Edwards Wins in Maryland!
Maryland progressive activist Donna Edwards upset veteran Congressman Al Wynn in a Democratic "fight for the soul of the party" primary, confirming that sentiment for change ex...
Feb 14, 2008 / John Nichols