Politics and the Pleasure Principle Politics and the Pleasure Principle
Faced with bitter circumstances, we gain a lot in remembering to have fun.
Jan 27, 2011 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Enfield: Don’t Censor Michael Moore Enfield: Don’t Censor Michael Moore
In a blatant display of censorship, the Republican mayor of Enfield, Connecticut has forced that town's public library to cancel a showing of the Michael Moore film, "Si...
Jan 26, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Time to End the War in Afghanistan Time to End the War in Afghanistan
There are so many reasons.
Jan 26, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
American Policy’s Corruption Game American Policy’s Corruption Game
What the Tunisian Revoluton and WikiLeaks tell us about American support for corrupt dictatorships in the Muslim World.
Jan 25, 2011 / Juan Cole
Reversing Citizens United Reversing Citizens United
Join the call for an amendment to the US Constitution to ensure the government has the authority to limit corporate influence in elections.
Jan 24, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
The Potomac Plunge Against Climate Change The Potomac Plunge Against Climate Change
Some 200 activists, including Rep. Donna Edwards, jumped into the icy Potomac River to urge government action on global warming.
Jan 24, 2011 / Mark Hertsgaard
Slide Show: Tunisia in Revolt Slide Show: Tunisia in Revolt
Since December 17, Tunisia has been in turmoil as thousands have taken to the streets to protest unemployment, high food prices, corruption and repression. The uprising began when…
Jan 21, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’ Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’
In the face of an emboldened right-wing assault in both legislatures and at clinic doors, the only thing to do is fight back.
Jan 21, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
The Student Week Ahead The Student Week Ahead
A new weekly series highlighting the best in student events coast to coast.
Jan 21, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation
How Sargent Shriver Helped John Kennedy Become a Liberal How Sargent Shriver Helped John Kennedy Become a Liberal
“The only genuine elite is the elite of those men and women who gave their lives to justice and charity," declared the Kennedy man who forged the Peace Corps and the War...
Jan 20, 2011 / John Nichols