Leveraging the Power of Race and Gender Leveraging the Power of Race and Gender
Electing the first black or female President is not the issue. It's how Clinton and Obama would use their unique gifts to heal a troubled world.
Feb 22, 2008 / Editorial / Kavita Nandini Ramdas
The History of Hope The History of Hope
Voters drawn to Barack Obama are often criticized as naive. But appeals to our collective hope for a more decent society are core to the American experience.
Feb 20, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Peter Dreier
Give Dennis Kucinich His Due Give Dennis Kucinich His Due
Routinely ridiculed as a political eccentric, Kucinich is a braver progressive than most. As he fights for his political life, he deserves our support.
Feb 19, 2008 / Editorial / Steve Cobble
Mistakes They Made: From Hillary to Rush to Bush Mistakes They Made: From Hillary to Rush to Bush
Staying married, demonizing McCain, romancing Wall Street
Feb 14, 2008 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Donna Edwards Wins in Maryland! Donna Edwards Wins in Maryland!
Maryland progressive activist Donna Edwards upset veteran Congressman Al Wynn in a Democratic "fight for the soul of the party" primary, confirming that sentiment for change ex...
Feb 14, 2008 / Editorial / John Nichols
Raise the Bar Raise the Bar
Grassroots Democrats, parched for their party's attention, should play hardball with candidates on Iraq.
Feb 14, 2008 / Editorial / Laura Flanders
Generation O Generation O
The depth and substance of Obama's youth phenomenon has yet to be tested.
Feb 14, 2008 / Editorial / Cora Currier
Purple Obama Purple Obama
While Obama was winning over Virginians he was not supposed to have a prayer with, McCain was losing some voters he must have.
Candidate in a Corner Candidate in a Corner
After the losses of February, Hillary Clinton must start March with wins that restore her delegate lead.
Feb 14, 2008 / Editorial / John Nichols
Obama vs. Clinton–What Now? Obama vs. Clinton–What Now?
Nation editor and publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel debates Pat Buchanan on the cost of war, and why The Nation supports Barack Obama.
Feb 13, 2008 / Video / Katrina vanden Heuvel