Terrible Ten in Congress Terrible Ten in Congress
Do we invest in affordable housing, or a mortgage interest deduction on vacation homes? Congress’s “Terrible Ten” force the poor to sacrifice for breaks for the r...
Sep 27, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What Rick Perry Would Do to Medicaid What Rick Perry Would Do to Medicaid
As governor of Texas and a candidate for president, Perry has proposed to turn Medicaid into a block grant program. That would be devastating for people with disabilities.
Why Ralph Nader, Cornel West, Jonathan Kozol Seek Primary Challenges to Obama Why Ralph Nader, Cornel West, Jonathan Kozol Seek Primary Challenges to Obama
Progressives sign a call for antiwar, anticorporate Democrats to mount primary campaigns to challenge Obama and the politics of compromise.
Sep 25, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Herman Cain Wins Absurd Florida Straw Poll Herman Cain Wins Absurd Florida Straw Poll
Herman Cain wins the Florida Republican straw poll on Saturday. However, the result will not predict the Republican primary nomination.
Herman Cain Wins Florida’s Absurd Straw Poll Herman Cain Wins Florida’s Absurd Straw Poll
The media is acting like the bizarre result in Florida's straw poll indicates real movement in the GOP primary. It doesn't.
Herman Cain Wins Florida’s Absurd Straw Poll Herman Cain Wins Florida’s Absurd Straw Poll
The media is acting like the bizarre result in Florida's straw poll indicates real movement in the GOP primary. It doesn't.
Herman Cain Wins Florida’s Absurd Straw Poll Herman Cain Wins Florida’s Absurd Straw Poll
The media is acting like the bizarre result in Florida's straw poll indicates real movement in the GOP primary. It doesn't.
Nation Interns Choose the Week’s Most Important Stories (9/23/11) Nation Interns Choose the Week’s Most Important Stories (9/23/11)
This week, Nation interns selected a wide range of undercovered yet important stories from media across the globe.
Sep 23, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation
The Funding Standoff and the GOP’s Refusal to Learn From Hurricane Katrina The Funding Standoff and the GOP’s Refusal to Learn From Hurricane Katrina
Republicans are once again using crucial government functions as pawns in a larger ideological game.
Sep 23, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick
Dave Zirin: Tim Tebow and the NFL’s Political Hypocrisy Dave Zirin: Tim Tebow and the NFL’s Political Hypocrisy
The problem is not that sports and politics don't mix, but that for the league owners, sports and certain types of politics don't mix.
Sep 23, 2011 / Nation in the News / ESPN