Health-Care: Commodity or Right? (II) Health-Care: Commodity or Right? (II)
So it appears that Democrats, with control of the White House, the Senate and House, with a mandate that far exceeds anything George W. Bush could ever claim, with a popular leader...
Aug 17, 2009 / Eyal Press
If Obama Discards Public Option, What’s Left of Reform? If Obama Discards Public Option, What’s Left of Reform?
When Barack Obama assumed the presidency, there was talk that former Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean might be his Secretary of Health and Human Services. That wou...
Aug 17, 2009 / John Nichols
Health-Care: Commodity or Right? Health-Care: Commodity or Right?
I've just come back from Europe, where citizens in most countries (on the left, right and center) would revolt if their leaders dared to privatize their health-care systems. That'...
Aug 16, 2009 / Eyal Press
Around The Nation Around The Nation
August used to be a slow month in politics. Instead we've seen simmeringanger over healthcare, fiery debates over the future of the Democraticparty, and breakthroughs in two majo...
Aug 16, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
State Department: “Be Afraid! Be Very Afraid!” State Department: “Be Afraid! Be Very Afraid!”
President Obama, along with his adviser on counterterrorism, John Brennan, a White House deputy national security adviser, have tried to reorient US policy away from the nonsensic...
Aug 14, 2009 / Bob Dreyfuss
Sanders: Lies, Fibs and Anti-Reformers Sanders: Lies, Fibs and Anti-Reformers
Since many Americans are misinformed about the opportunities a healthcare reform will bring, Sen. Bernie Sanders tries to expose the lies surrounding the bill.
Aug 14, 2009 / Brave New Films
Blackwater Still Armed in Iraq Blackwater Still Armed in Iraq
The private security company doesn't have a license to operate in Iraq, but the State Department continues to employ Erik Prince's armed mercenaries.
Aug 14, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Will Vick Soar as an Eagle? Will Vick Soar as an Eagle?
Michael Vick has a new team, but will Philadelphia Eagles fans welcome him with their proverbial brotherly love?
Aug 14, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Netroots Nation: Sestak vs. Specter Netroots Nation: Sestak vs. Specter
From the annual Netroots Nation conference, The Nation's Ari Melber and Pennsylvania blogger Susie Madrak moderate the first forum between the two candidates.
Aug 14, 2009 / The Nation Video
BREAKING: Rush, Newt, and Sarah Supported Death Panels, Too! BREAKING: Rush, Newt, and Sarah Supported Death Panels, Too!
Attention, townhall protesters: Guess who else wants to pull the plug on granny and kill Sarah Palin's baby? In some knock-out reporting, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow showed Thursday nigh...
Aug 14, 2009 / Leslie Savan