At Claremont Institute, Christine O’Donnell Was Taught ABCs of Homophobia At Claremont Institute, Christine O’Donnell Was Taught ABCs of Homophobia
The real story of Christine O'Donnell's time at the Claremont Institute is how thoroughly she absorbed its viciously antigay politics.
Oct 12, 2010 / Kathryn Joyce
Commentary: John Nichols on Russ Feingold’s Future Commentary: John Nichols on Russ Feingold’s Future
Russ Feingold has been one of the few consistently progressive Senators in Washington, so it's no surprise that he's now a prime target for conservatives.
Oct 8, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
Ari Berman Kicks Off Book Tour at Event with Howard Dean Ari Berman Kicks Off Book Tour at Event with Howard Dean
Ari Berman's Herding Donkeys traces the origins of Barack Obama’s winning campaign strategy back to the Howard Dean's failed 2004 presidential bid.
Oct 7, 2010 / Michael Tracey
Slide Show: November Races for Progressives to Watch Slide Show: November Races for Progressives to Watch
Sharron Angle’s attempt to oust Nevada Senator Harry Reid is one of the tightest and ugliest races this year, complete with real-life brawling. Left-leaning voters are disapp…
Oct 7, 2010 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Young Democrats Tackle the Enthusiasm Gap Young Democrats Tackle the Enthusiasm Gap
This month, young Democrats across the country are working tirelessly to engage youth voters and close the enthusiasm gap.
Oct 7, 2010 / StudentNation / Joanna Chiu
Obama: How You Like Me Cao? Obama: How You Like Me Cao?
Forget the hype about whiners and the professional left—a concrete test of Obama's political strategy is playing out in New Orleans.
Oct 6, 2010 / Ari Melber
Ignore the Pollsters and Champion the Progressives Ignore the Pollsters and Champion the Progressives
It would be a mistake for President Obama to lurch toward the center in an attempt to regain his electoral footing.
Oct 6, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Forget Gibbs. Bring Back Dean as DNC Chair Forget Gibbs. Bring Back Dean as DNC Chair
Instead of installing another Washington insider in a top position, Obama should look for someone with credibility among the party's grassroots base.
Oct 4, 2010 / Ari Berman
The Breakdown: Why is Russ Feingold in Trouble? The Breakdown: Why is Russ Feingold in Trouble?
Chris Hayes and Wisconsin native John Nichols discuss the grave challenges facing the senator and how Obama and the state's economy affect Feingold's chances this fall.
Oct 1, 2010 / Chris Hayes