Horrors! Kagan is Revealed as Nominee Who Respects Champions of Civil Rights, Underdogs Horrors! Kagan is Revealed as Nominee Who Respects Champions of Civil Rights, Underdogs
When Republican senators try to block a Supreme Court nominee by attacking Thurgood Marshall and the powerless, it's a pretty good bet that she'll be confirmed.
Jun 28, 2010 / John Nichols
Slide Show: The Life of Senator Robert Byrd Slide Show: The Life of Senator Robert Byrd
Senator Robert C. Byrd, who passed away Monday, June 28 at the age of 92, turned away from the unholiest of beginnings to a very long career as one of Congress’s greatest Con…
Jun 28, 2010 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Eight (Lonely) Votes For Common Sense Regarding U.S. Relations With Iran Eight (Lonely) Votes For Common Sense Regarding U.S. Relations With Iran
The arguments against poorly-structured sanctions against Iran were that they would undermine democracy movements, stir anti-U.S. sentiment and do nothing to promote disarmament. U...
Jun 27, 2010 / John Nichols
Republicans Can’t Figure Out What They Stand For Republicans Can’t Figure Out What They Stand For
Nation Washington Editor Christopher Hayes tells Rachel Maddow that jumping on the GOP's conflicted messages about BP's liability for the Gulf spill is a way for Democrats to "...
Jun 22, 2010 / Press Room
Is Holding BP to Account a ‘Shakedown’? Yes, Says Key GOP Group Is Holding BP to Account a ‘Shakedown’? Yes, Says Key GOP Group
Texas Congressman Barton speaks from the heart about his sympathy for BP then thinks better of it. Unfortunately, his fellow conservatives didn't get the cease-and-desist orde...
Jun 18, 2010 / John Nichols
Key Dem Stalls Administration’s Push for More Afghan War Money Key Dem Stalls Administration’s Push for More Afghan War Money
Appropriations Committee chair David Obey says he will withhold action on supplemental spending request until action is taken to meet domestic needs.
Jun 16, 2010 / John Nichols
Slacker Friday Slacker Friday
On Joe Lieberman, Mickey Kaus in the Senate and the state of the corporate oligarchy.
Jun 11, 2010 / Eric Alterman
Carly Fiorina: Don’t Believe the Hype Carly Fiorina: Don’t Believe the Hype
Carly Fiorina claims to have created jobs and balanced budgets. That's about as truthful as BP's self-proclaimed environmental stewardship.
Jun 11, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Where Bad Bills Come From Where Bad Bills Come From
Meet ALEC, the organization proudly devoted to drafting pro-corporate laws for legislators.
Jun 9, 2010 / Feature / Nicholas Kusnetz
A Candidate Who Meets the Daniel Ellsberg Standard A Candidate Who Meets the Daniel Ellsberg Standard
Daniel Ellsberg doesn't ask much of members of Congress -- just that they obey their oath to defend the Constitution. Unfortunately, that's too much to ask of most members and most...
Jun 7, 2010 / John Nichols