On Troy Davis: Murder Is Good Politics, Bad Justice On Troy Davis: Murder Is Good Politics, Bad Justice
In my own experience as a journalist covering this issue, the vast majority of politicians who defend capital punishment do so out of rank opportunism.
Sep 22, 2011 / Robert Scheer
Center-Right Leftism Center-Right Leftism
Is the DC media really this confused about public opinion on taxing millionaires?
Sep 22, 2011 / Blog / Ari Melber
Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and John Nichols on Rick Perry’s War on Democracy Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and John Nichols on Rick Perry’s War on Democracy
Why is one of the leading Republican candidates for president trying to stop the direct election of senators?
Sep 21, 2011 / Audio / The Nation
Rally on Capitol Hill: ‘Medicaid Matters’ Rally on Capitol Hill: ‘Medicaid Matters’
Several members of Congress addressed Medicaid supporters at a rally on Capitol Hill, aimed at protecting the program from potentially painful cuts.
Sep 21, 2011 / Blog / George Zornick
Noted. Noted.
Jake Blumgart on Atlantic City’s casino workers, and the Nation editors on The Nation’s Sidney Award
Sep 21, 2011 / Editorial / Various Contributors
Rick Perry, Marlboro Man Rick Perry, Marlboro Man
Who will save America from the grip of unions, sissies, humiliation, crisis and malaise? The Texas governor fancies he’s the cowboy for the job.
Sep 21, 2011 / Editorial / JoAnn Wypijewski
Can a Movement Save the American Dream? Can a Movement Save the American Dream?
Van Jones of Green For All has joined MoveOn.org, the Campaign for America’s Future and dozens of other progressive organizations to challenge the reign of private interests.
Sep 21, 2011 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage and Katrina vanden Heuvel
Rick Perry’s Attack on Democracy Rick Perry’s Attack on Democracy
In seeking to end direct election of senators, the governor is mainstreaming a far-right fantasy.
Sep 21, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols
Black President, Double Standard: Why White Liberals Are Abandoning Obama Black President, Double Standard: Why White Liberals Are Abandoning Obama
Electoral racism may be dead, but is there a more subtle form of racism at work in the white flight from Obama?
Sep 21, 2011 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
A Statement From Troy Davis A Statement From Troy Davis
Here are the words of Troy Anthony Davis, due to be executed today by the state of Georgia
Sep 21, 2011 / Blog / Dave Zirin