Politics

Paranoia Strikes Deep Paranoia Strikes Deep

If Obama and his progressive allies hope to defeat the latest assault on federal power, they will need to go beyond his artful ambivalence.

Aug 26, 2009 / Editorial / Michael Kazin

Noted. Noted.

Help for healthcare heroes; torture at the top.

Aug 26, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

The Fighting Liberal The Fighting Liberal

Remembering Senator Edward Kennedy, who broke barriers of personality and partisanship.

Aug 26, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

The Secret Government The Secret Government

An effective investigation into the breadth of the CIA's interrogation programs must be bipartisan, similar to the work of the Church Committee in the 1970s.

Aug 26, 2009 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Kennedy’s Passion for Healthcare Reform Kennedy’s Passion for Healthcare Reform

In this moving April 2008 speech, Sen. Ted Kennedy explains why providing healthcare coverage for all Americans is the 'cause of his life.'

Aug 26, 2009 / Video / YouTube

Remembering the Real Deal Remembering the Real Deal

The light has gone out, and with it that infectious warm laugh and intensely progressive commitment of the best of the Kennedys.

Aug 26, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

Richard Aborn for Manhattan DA Richard Aborn for Manhattan DA

An experienced prosecutor who knows that prevention is the best crime-fighting strategy, Aborn has fought for drug-law reform and sensible gun-control.

Aug 24, 2009 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How Can Obama Win His Base Back? How Can Obama Win His Base Back?

Nation blogger Melissa Harris-Lacewell discusses Obama's declining poll numbers and what the president needs to do to make a comeback.

Aug 24, 2009 / Video / Countdown

Is the Right Moving Towards Violence? Is the Right Moving Towards Violence?

Nation blogger Melissa Harris-Lacewell takes a look at the recent threats of right-wing violence emerging in the healthcare debate.

Aug 19, 2009 / Video / Countdown

Netroots Nation: Sestak vs. Specter Netroots Nation: Sestak vs. Specter

From the annual Netroots Nation conference, The Nation's Ari Melber and Pennsylvania blogger Susie Madrak moderate the first forum between the two candidates.

Aug 14, 2009 / Video / The Nation Video

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