Activism

At the Rally to Restore Sanity, A Reaction to Overreaction At the Rally to Restore Sanity, A Reaction to Overreaction

At the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, social and political commentary did shine through absurdism and acts of showmanship.

Oct 31, 2010 / Laura Stampler

More a Wake for Sanity Than a Rally to Restore It

More a Wake for Sanity Than a Rally to Restore It More a Wake for Sanity Than a Rally to Restore It

As Republicans are about to take over the House, Stewart and Colbert set the stage for Tuesday's elections.

Oct 31, 2010 / Leslie Savan

The New Huffington Paradigm The New Huffington Paradigm

On the Huffington Post bus to the Rally for Sanity.

Oct 31, 2010 / StudentNation / Michael Tracey

Slacker Friday Surprise: The Return of LTC Bob Slacker Friday Surprise: The Return of LTC Bob

The J Street conflict, the life of a career professional military officer and the mail.

Oct 29, 2010 / Eric Alterman

The Virtual Power of the Youth Vote

The Virtual Power of the Youth Vote The Virtual Power of the Youth Vote

Young people are the largest growing voting block, yet instead of engaging the issues that affect people under 30, the power of youth vote is chronically shrugged off by politician...

Oct 29, 2010 / StudentNation / Rob “Biko” Baker and Kierra Johnson

Michael Moore on the Rand Paul Stomp Michael Moore on the Rand Paul Stomp

Michael Moore says that the Rand Pail campiagn is mainstreaming violence.

Oct 29, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

Francis Thicke for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Francis Thicke for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

There may not be a more important contest to farmers and food activists than the election for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture.

Oct 27, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

Send Us Your Pictures From Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert’s March on DC!

Send Us Your Pictures From Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert’s March on DC! Send Us Your Pictures From Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert’s March on DC!

This Saturday, Americans from across the country descended on Washington, DC, either to restore sanity with Jon Stewart or keep fear alive with Stephen Colbert. The Nation wants yo...

Oct 27, 2010 / The Nation

Just Say Yes to Common Sense on Pot Policy Just Say Yes to Common Sense on Pot Policy

California voters should pass Proposition 19, which would legalize marijuana for adults.

Oct 27, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Conversation: Daniel Teweles and Dr. Martin Michaels on 10Questions Conversation: Daniel Teweles and Dr. Martin Michaels on 10Questions

With citizens posing their own questions to candidates via the web, can new media technology improve accountability in our elections?

Oct 27, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV

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