Talking to Teachers, Obama Defends Education Agenda Talking to Teachers, Obama Defends Education Agenda
In a speech to the Urban League this morning, the president says he's creating a culture of accountability, not attacking teachers. But what kind of reform do we really need? The N...
Jul 29, 2010 / The Nation
Despite WikiLeaks Revelations, Congress Votes for War Funding Despite WikiLeaks Revelations, Congress Votes for War Funding
While Congress is throwing another $33 billion into the Afghanistan sinkhole, WikiLeaks takes on the oversight duties the lawmakers ought to perform.
Jul 28, 2010 / Tom Hayden
Energy Policy Fail Energy Policy Fail
A watered-down version of an energy bill is being published today—but Obama can effect clean changes simply by changing the types of products that the federal government bu...
Jul 27, 2010 / Press Room
Could WikiLeaks Offer a Way Out of War? Could WikiLeaks Offer a Way Out of War?
The futility and frustration illustrated in the WikiLeaks documents should provide a wide opening for a much-needed discussion on the human and financial costs of war in Afghanista...
Jul 27, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Not-so-Slacker Friday Not-so-Slacker Friday
Charlie Rangel, "Top Secret America" and a new addition to Altercation.
Jul 23, 2010 / Eric Alterman
Rolling Over on Shirley Sherrod Rolling Over on Shirley Sherrod
How many times is the Obama administration going to roll over for Glenn Beck?
Jul 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders
After She Shakes Up Another Primary, It’s Time for a Sarah Palin Rethink After She Shakes Up Another Primary, It’s Time for a Sarah Palin Rethink
Palin's influence on the Republican primaries of 2010 suggests that she is the most influential player in the GOP and perhaps the party's best-positioned 2012 contender. Just look ...
Jul 21, 2010 / John Nichols
Palin’s Tweets Cause a Stir Palin’s Tweets Cause a Stir
At this point, Sarah Palin is just another member of the media.
Jul 19, 2010 / Press Room
Palin’s “Mamma Grizzlies” Video is No Obama “Yes We Can” Palin’s “Mamma Grizzlies” Video is No Obama “Yes We Can”
Is Sarah Palin's video a preview for a possible campaign in 2012? Nation correspondent Ari Melber explains why she hasn't crossed over into social media organizing just yet.
Jul 16, 2010 / Press Room
Palin’s “Mamma Grizzlies” Video is No Obama “Yes We Can” Palin’s “Mamma Grizzlies” Video is No Obama “Yes We Can”
Is Sarah Palin's video a preview for a possible campaign in 2012? Nation correspondent Ari Melber explains why she hasn't crossed over into social media organizing just yet.
Jul 16, 2010 / To The Point