Politics

Obama’s Debt to New Orleans Obama’s Debt to New Orleans

The Democratic Party found its voice in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It owes the people of New Orleans a real recovery.

Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Melissa Harris-Perry and James Perry

Philadelphia Rising Philadelphia Rising

The mayor's budget plan would close libraries. The people say, Think again.

Mar 11, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert S. Eshelman

Populists in the House Populists in the House

If the new Populist Caucus is to make a difference in Congress, its members must channel popular fury at Wall Street's amen corner on Capitol Hill.

Mar 11, 2009 / Editorial / John Nichols

Noted. Noted.

Robert Dreyfuss on the assault against Charles Freeman, Edward McClelland on the right of the homeless to hold office, Barbara Crossette on Lakhdar Brahimi

Mar 11, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

Healthcare Heats Up Healthcare Heats Up

Don't listen to the fearmongers: government-run healthcare is cost-efficient, effective and far superior to the free-market mess we're in.

Mar 11, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

Science and Supposition Science and Supposition

The new Obama protocols on scientific research will influence not just stem cells but climate change, genetics, sex education and food safety.

Mar 11, 2009 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Jamileh Ebrahimi, Educational Justice Organizer Jamileh Ebrahimi, Educational Justice Organizer

Want to improve K-12 schools in your city? Get your friends involved, says Ebrahimi.

Mar 10, 2009 / Feature / Jamilah King

DC Voting Rights Debacle DC Voting Rights Debacle

The Democrats fail to stop a draconian gun amendment from being attached to an otherwise worthwhile bill backing representation for DC citizens.

Mar 10, 2009 / Editorial / Greg Kaufmann

Overreacting to Obama’s Budget Overreacting to Obama’s Budget

Jon Stewart surveys the crackpot coverage of President Obama's record-breaking budget.

Mar 6, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show

An Inauguration for the Ages An Inauguration for the Ages

Nation columnist Patricia Williams discusses the symbolism of Obama's election as captured by The Nation's historic cover.

Mar 6, 2009 / Video / Brett Story

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