Politics

Unhappy Anniversary Unhappy Anniversary

Pet peeves about journalism, the New York Times's new public editor and some responses to "All Apologies."

Sep 2, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman

Unequal Sacrifice

Unequal Sacrifice Unequal Sacrifice

Why are poorer and less-educated citizens more likely to die in America's wars?

Sep 2, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Andrew J. Bacevich

This Labor Day, No Holiday for Unions

This Labor Day, No Holiday for Unions This Labor Day, No Holiday for Unions

Unions are in trouble. But if only we'd listened to them more often in the past, America wouldn't be in the predicament it's in now.

Sep 1, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Melber on Why the Majority Should Rule Melber on Why the Majority Should Rule

Ari Melber shares his plan on how to fix Congress—let the majority win.

Sep 1, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Melber on Why the Majority Should Rule Melber on Why the Majority Should Rule

Ari Melber shares his plan on how to fix Congress—let the majority win.

Sep 1, 2010 / Video / MSNBC

Two Wars Don’t Make a Right Two Wars Don’t Make a Right

President Obama's attempt to put the best face on the ignominious US occupation of Iraq will not hide what he and the rest of the world well know.

Sep 1, 2010 / Robert Scheer

Obama’s Awkward Speech: Not Quite Peace and Nowhere Near Prosperity

Obama’s Awkward Speech: Not Quite Peace and Nowhere Near Prosperity Obama’s Awkward Speech: Not Quite Peace and Nowhere Near Prosperity

The president says the combat mission in Iraq is ended. But 50,000 troops remain. And most people are far less excited about changes in Iraq than they are worried by an expanding c...

Sep 1, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Schneiderman for Attorney General Schneiderman for Attorney General

New York State Senator Eric Schneiderman's commitment to transformational politics and progressive values make him the right choice for state attorney general.

Aug 31, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Democrats Should Look North to Alaska, and Thank Sarah Palin Democrats Should Look North to Alaska, and Thank Sarah Palin

Could the Democrat who didn't stand a chance beat Palin's protege? A new poll says "yes."

Aug 30, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Who’s to Blame for Sarah Palin?

Who’s to Blame for Sarah Palin? Who’s to Blame for Sarah Palin?

The first and most ferocious Mama Grizzly rose up in response to a desire for right-wing female leadership.

Aug 30, 2010 / The Notion / Betsy Reed

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