Mitt Romney Betrays His Father’s—and His Party’s—Civil Rights Legacy Mitt Romney Betrays His Father’s—and His Party’s—Civil Rights Legacy
George Romney marched with Dr. King and refused to back Republicans who opposed civil rights. Mitt Romney has yet to call out racially charged comments by his GOP foes and has actu...
Jan 13, 2012 / John Nichols
Top Three Right-Wingers of the Week: ‘Information’ on Newt Gingrich’s Black Father and Other Goodies Top Three Right-Wingers of the Week: ‘Information’ on Newt Gingrich’s Black Father and Other Goodies
Outing Newt and Mitt’s black fathers, praying for Obama's death and “stomping” transgender people.
Jan 13, 2012 / Katie Halper
Nation Interns Choose the Week’s Most Important Stories (1/13) Nation Interns Choose the Week’s Most Important Stories (1/13)
Every week, Nation interns try to cut through the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.
Jan 13, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Victoria DeFrancesco Soto: Latino Voters Go Beyond Immigration Victoria DeFrancesco Soto: Latino Voters Go Beyond Immigration
To reconnect with the Latino vote that helped elect him in 2008, Obama needs to take two important steps.
Jan 12, 2012 / The Nation
How the Most Lopsided Trade in NBA History Explains the World How the Most Lopsided Trade in NBA History Explains the World
In 1998, a draft-day trade started the NBA down a dramatically different road. It was also a “canary in the coal mine” for our country.
Jan 12, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Why the Obamas Should Embrace ‘The Obamas’ Why the Obamas Should Embrace ‘The Obamas’
A new book puts a human face on the Obama presidency and shows just how influential Michelle Obama really is.
Jan 11, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
For Latinos in 2012, It’s Not Just About Immigration For Latinos in 2012, It’s Not Just About Immigration
Hammered by the recession, the key Latino voting bloc is concerned with the economy and education, too.
Jan 11, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto
Can Long Beach Prove that Bikes Are Good for Business? Can Long Beach Prove that Bikes Are Good for Business?
Bucking its reputation as a city addicted to the automobile, Long Beach, California, establishes the nation’s first officially “bike-friendly” business districts.
Jan 11, 2012 / Mark Hertsgaard
The (Adam) Bellow Curve The (Adam) Bellow Curve
Once again, the MSM falls for the story of Saul Bellow's "former liberal" son, who specializes in publishing right-wing dreck.
Jan 11, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman
The GOP’s Blatant Racism The GOP’s Blatant Racism
From Newt Gingrich to Ron Paul, Republican presidential candidates have stopped speaking in code and embraced baldly racist rhetoric.
Jan 11, 2012 / Column / Gary Younge