Keystone XL Will Increase Gas Prices: Explained Keystone XL Will Increase Gas Prices: Explained
The project would create more diesel for international consumers and less gasoline for American ones.
May 22, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Members of Congress Want to Know: Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath? Members of Congress Want to Know: Did Scott Walker Lie Under Oath?
A Nation analysis of Scott Walker’s testimony to the House Oversight Committee—and video evidence—lead key members to demand an explanation from the anti-lab...
May 22, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
In ‘Scandal’ and ‘Veep’, Can Female Politicos Be Powerful—and Sexy, Too? In ‘Scandal’ and ‘Veep’, Can Female Politicos Be Powerful—and Sexy, Too?
For women in politics, sexuality is often a liability. Will two new shows break the mold?
May 22, 2012 / Blog / Salamishah Tillet
Ilyse Hogue and Robert Reich: Mitt Romney’s Jobs Record Is Fair Game Ilyse Hogue and Robert Reich: Mitt Romney’s Jobs Record Is Fair Game
Why are commentators comparing unrelated political attacks as though they were equivalent?
May 22, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
How Much Does Washington Spend on ‘Defense’? How Much Does Washington Spend on ‘Defense’?
The nearly $1 trillion national security budget.
May 22, 2012 / Chris Hellman and Mattea Kramer
It’s Official: Watching Fox Makes You Stupider It’s Official: Watching Fox Makes You Stupider
A new study shows that Fox viewers are even worse informed than those who consume no news at all.
Industry Forces Out Nuclear Safety Chief Industry Forces Out Nuclear Safety Chief
After a long character assassination campaign by industry forces, a key safety advocate has resigned.
May 21, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Mitt Romney: Heterosexual White Vampire Hunter Mitt Romney: Heterosexual White Vampire Hunter
Does the GOP really need the repudiated Obama–Reverend Wright ad to play the race card?
May 21, 2012 / Blog / Leslie Savan
American Nuns: Guilty as Charged? American Nuns: Guilty as Charged?
To understand the Vatican’s crackdown, look beyond the politics of abortion and same-sex marriage to the theological conflict raging in the Catholic Church.
May 21, 2012 / Angela Bonavoglia
Republicans Are Targeting the Violence Against Women Act Republicans Are Targeting the Violence Against Women Act
The House version of the Violence Against Women Act would reduce legal protections for women, especially minorities and immigrants.
May 21, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry