Obama, Race and the Presidency Obama, Race and the Presidency
Barack Obama's historic victory in Iowa comes at a crucial time for a nation still grappling with how remedies to offset racism affect America's power structure.
Jan 3, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber
Return of the Swift Boaters Return of the Swift Boaters
As conservatives stare into an electoral abyss, the shadowy group that smeared John Kerry in 2004 has reorganized and stands poised to do its dirty work again.
Jan 2, 2008 / Feature / Chris Hayes
Edwards Calls to End US Training Effort in Iraq Edwards Calls to End US Training Effort in Iraq
His new stance could have an impact on Iowa caucus-goers.
Jan 2, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden
Too Much of a Bad Thing Too Much of a Bad Thing
Hillary Clinton's touting her expertise over Obama--but is experience at political attack, mega-fundraising and cronyism really all that desirable?
Dec 21, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
South Carolina: Inside the ‘Black Primary’ South Carolina: Inside the ‘Black Primary’
As Clinton and Obama square off in South Carolina, a window opens on the fractured state of black politics. It's been an extended soul search. And it ain't over yet.
Campaign in the City: Boston Mayor Tom Menino Campaign in the City: Boston Mayor Tom Menino
"Because Washington has no urban agenda, the cities in this country are doing poorly. Unemployment is up. Faith in the economy has gone down. Crime has gone up."
Dec 14, 2007 / Video / The Nation Video
Campaign in the City: Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy Campaign in the City: Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy
"Our cities across this country are proud. They have a great history. But like a boxer, they've taken one knee, and they have to bring themselves back."
Dec 14, 2007 / Video / The Nation Video
Campaign in the City: Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon Campaign in the City: Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon
"I want to see one of the candidates come up with a comprehensive plan to eliminate the tide of drugs coming into our country. I mean, we have wars here in our city."
Dec 14, 2007 / Video / The Nation Video and MayorTV
Campaign in the City: Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Campaign in the City: Miami Mayor Manny Diaz
"The media and pollsters don't focus on urban issues. They focus on the war, abortion, gay rights -- things that, quite frankly, for those of us in the trenches, are not exactly th...
Dec 14, 2007 / Video / The Nation Video
Campaign in the City: Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin Campaign in the City: Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin
"Water is my top 10 priorities. Or top 20"
Dec 14, 2007 / Video / The Nation Video