Campaigns and Elections

What a Dem Platform Endorsement of Marriage Equality Would Mean

What a Dem Platform Endorsement of Marriage Equality Would Mean What a Dem Platform Endorsement of Marriage Equality Would Mean

A major party’s support of LGBT rights is progress that ought not to be underestimated.

Jul 31, 2012 / John Nichols

The Real Reason Romney Went to Israel The Real Reason Romney Went to Israel

Republicans are supposedly trying to win over Jewish voters. They know that won’t happen. It’s all about evangelicals, and Florida. 

Jul 31, 2012 / Ben Adler

Poland’s Solidarnosc Wants No Part of Romney’s Anti-Labor Politics

Poland’s Solidarnosc Wants No Part of Romney’s Anti-Labor Politics Poland’s Solidarnosc Wants No Part of Romney’s Anti-Labor Politics

While Romney toured Poland, the current leaders of the historic union denounced his “support for the attacks against trade unions and labor rights.”

Jul 30, 2012 / John Nichols

Mr. Romney Goes to Europe Mr. Romney Goes to Europe

While abroad Romney signals that he wants a return to the Bush Doctrine. 

Jul 30, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Romney Promises Libor-Scandal Banksters He’ll Score for Them Romney Promises Libor-Scandal Banksters He’ll Score for Them

After a day of stumbles in London, Mitt finally gets on message, telling international bankers he’ll fight regulation. In return, they give him $2 million.

Jul 27, 2012 / John Nichols

Ilyse Hogue: Romney, Still Out of Touch, Fumbles London Ilyse Hogue: Romney, Still Out of Touch, Fumbles London

The presumed GOP candidate’s offense-slinging stumble through London this week lends irony to his false claims about Obama apologizing for America. It seems America will...

Jul 27, 2012 / Press Room

[PHOTOS] Taking a ‘Freedom Ride’ Against Pennsylvania’s Voter ID [PHOTOS] Taking a ‘Freedom Ride’ Against Pennsylvania’s Voter ID

More than 1,000 people rallied against Pennsylvania's voter ID law this week. James Cersonsky shares his images from a "Freedom Ride" bus to the capital. 

Jul 27, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (7/25/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (7/25/12)

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.

Jul 27, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Romney’s UK Laugh Fest: ‘Another Dubya?’ Romney’s UK Laugh Fest: ‘Another Dubya?’

“Worse than Sarah Palin,” say the Brits. “Mitt the Twit.”

Jul 27, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

A Romney Presidency Would Be a Threat to Peace We Cannot Allow A Romney Presidency Would Be a Threat to Peace We Cannot Allow

But can Obama effectively mobilize the anti-war vote given the poor record of his first four years?

Jul 26, 2012 / Tom Hayden

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