The GOP’s Iraq Problem The GOP’s Iraq Problem
Iraq has become a liability the GOP can hardly afford.
Sep 20, 2007 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss
The Richardson Surge The Richardson Surge
Bill Richardson's edgy, opinionated and sometimes risky campaign is clicking because of his exit-now strategy from Iraq.
Sep 20, 2007 / John Nichols
Poverty Is Hazardous to Your Health Poverty Is Hazardous to Your Health
With the exception of John Edwards's plan to eradicate poverty, the concerns of the poor seem to have fallen off the progressive agenda for 2008.
Sep 20, 2007 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Times They Are A-Changin’ The Times They Are A-Changin’
Politics aside, a speeded-up primary season may be a unique opportunity to rethink our notions of time altogether.
Sep 20, 2007 / Annabelle Gurwitch
Restore Integrity to Federal Elections Restore Integrity to Federal Elections
The House must act now to create universal voting standards and restore confidence in our electoral system.
Sep 19, 2007 / Lawrence Norden
Democrats Sizzle in Iowa Democrats Sizzle in Iowa
It felt a bit like Election Day in Iowa this weekend, as Democratic candidates at Senator Tom Harkin's Steak Fry served up appetizers of the campaign to come.
Sep 17, 2007 / Feature / Ari Berman
The Presidential Pageant The Presidential Pageant
Here they go again: Bigfoot media are crafting the narratives that will distort the candidates, the issues and the entire presidential campaign.
Sep 13, 2007 / Column / Eric Alterman
Failing Electoral College Failing Electoral College
As California Republicans seek to game the dysfunctional Electoral College, a campaign is rising to establish a national popular vote.
Sep 13, 2007 / Rob Richie
Onward, Secular Soldiers Onward, Secular Soldiers
Memo to candidates: There are more atheists, agnostics and skeptics out there than you think. How about sending us some love?
Sep 6, 2007 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Cindy Sheehan’s Political Ambitions Cindy Sheehan’s Political Ambitions
A dialogue between the peace activist and The Nation's editor over Sheehan's plan to run for Congress against Representative Nancy Pelosi.
Aug 29, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Cindy Sheehan