Political Figures

Is Ron Paul’s Revolution Just Beginning? Is Ron Paul’s Revolution Just Beginning?

Ron Paul has inspired candidates and activists who are on a quest to remake the GOP. Can they succeed where their hero didn't?

Jun 3, 2008 / Feature / Susannah Vila

People of Conscience, Challenge the President! People of Conscience, Challenge the President!

After eight years of misgovernment, Americans must join together to restore our democracy, the rule of law, and our nation's moral standing on history's high road.

May 30, 2008 / Ross C. Anderson

Say It Ain’t So, Joe Say It Ain’t So, Joe

Take a look at the qualities right-wing pundits so admire about dove-turned-hawk, Dem-turned-Republican Joe Lieberman.

May 29, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman

Stay Strong, Ted Stay Strong, Ted

Sen. Ted Kennedy undergoes surgery today in North Carolina for treatment of a brain tumor. This recent speech on Iraq provides ample proof of why we need him now more than ever.

May 29, 2008 / YouTube

Mixed Blessing Mixed Blessing

Obama calls for direct dialogue and new trade deals with Latin America, but continued counterinsurgency in Columbia, tensions with Venezuela.

May 25, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Praying for War at the Gas Pump Praying for War at the Gas Pump

How have the Saudis thanked George W. Bush for protecting their sorry oil well of a country? Just check the price of gas.

May 21, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Fight of His Life The Fight of His Life

Senator Edward M. Kennedy, diagnosed today with a malignant brain tumor, is sidelined at the moment his party is poised to realize the causes and ideals he has promoted for so long...

May 20, 2008 / Feature / John Nichols

McCain’s Hamas Hypocrisy McCain’s Hamas Hypocrisy

The Nation's Chris Hayes takes on McCain's evolving position on Hamas. Turns out he was for talking to Hamas before he was against it.

May 19, 2008 / Press Room

McCain Sells Out Vets McCain Sells Out Vets

There's little evidence that John McCain will do anything, if elected, to repair the damage the Bush Administration has done to veterans' healthcare.

May 15, 2008 / Brian Beutler

Obama’s GOP Base Obama’s GOP Base

Judging by their voting patterns in the primaries, crossover Republicans may swing the presidential election for Barack Obama.

May 15, 2008 / John Nichols

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