Obama’s Speech: Democracy in the Middle East Makes America Safe Obama’s Speech: Democracy in the Middle East Makes America Safe
A democratic Middle East makes America more safe, says Nation contributor Melissa Harris-Perry.
May 19, 2011 / Press Room
Obama’s Speech: Democracy in the Middle East Makes America Safe Obama’s Speech: Democracy in the Middle East Makes America Safe
A democratic Middle East makes America more safe, says Nation contributor Melissa Harris-Perry.
May 19, 2011 / MSNBC
On Food Stamps, Gingrich Hasn’t a Clue On Food Stamps, Gingrich Hasn’t a Clue
SNAP—the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—is one of the strongest threads in our increasingly tattered safety net. But Gingrich started taking whacks at the pr...
May 19, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Obama and Black Americans: the Paradox of Hope Obama and Black Americans: the Paradox of Hope
Obama's inauguration broke racial barriers, but today most black Americans are worse off than before.
May 18, 2011 / Column / Gary Younge
Cornel West and Melissa Harris-Perry at Odds on Obama’s Performance Cornel West and Melissa Harris-Perry at Odds on Obama’s Performance
Princeton Professor Cornel West says the president has failed to deliver to America's for the constituencies that voted him into office, The Nation's Melissa Hariss-Perry says...
May 18, 2011 / Press Room
Cornel West and Melissa Harris-Perry at Odds on Obama’s Performance Cornel West and Melissa Harris-Perry at Odds on Obama’s Performance
Princeton Professor Cornel West says the president has failed to deliver to the constituencies that voted him into office, The Nation's Melissa Hariss-Perry says that criticism is ...
May 18, 2011 / The Ed Show
Obama Campaign Launches Birther Merchandise—’Made in the USA’ Obama Campaign Launches Birther Merchandise—’Made in the USA’
The Obama campaign is fundraising off the birthers.
May 18, 2011 / Ari Melber
The Real Debt Crisis The Real Debt Crisis
Enrollment at for-profit colleges has surged dramatically in past years. But these institutions often lack accreditation and have dismal records of job placement--and the cost of a...
May 17, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In Rap Battle, Stewart Demolishes O’Reilly on O’Reilly Factor (VIDEO) In Rap Battle, Stewart Demolishes O’Reilly on O’Reilly Factor (VIDEO)
Jon Stewart paid a visit to Fox News' Bill O'Reilly to debate Fox News' hip hop double standard.
May 17, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Ari Melber
Trump Trumped: How Obama Turned a Presidential Prospect Into a Punchline Trump Trumped: How Obama Turned a Presidential Prospect Into a Punchline
The president used a devastating monologue to end his highest-profile rival's "campaign" before it even began.
May 16, 2011 / John Nichols