Sex Scandal Rehab: A Political Move? Sex Scandal Rehab: A Political Move?
What is Anthony Weiner hoping to solve by going to rehab? Melissa Harris-Perry dissects whether or not one can make a comeback from a political scandal.
Jun 14, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Sex Scandal Rehab: A Political Move? Sex Scandal Rehab: A Political Move?
What is Anthony Weiner hoping to solve by going to rehab? Melissa Harris-Perry dissects whether or not one can make a comeback from a political scandal.
The Fight in Fitzwalkerstan: Will Legislators Stand With Walker or Wisconsin? The Fight in Fitzwalkerstan: Will Legislators Stand With Walker or Wisconsin?
Governor Scott Walker and his allies are renewing their assault on collective bargaining—with plans to insert anti-labor language in the state budget. Will responsible Republ...
Jun 14, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
The Five Smartest Congressional Bills You’ve Never Heard Of The Five Smartest Congressional Bills You’ve Never Heard Of
There are some seriously progressive initiatives underway in the 112th Congress, and they deserve more attention than they're getting.
Jun 14, 2011 / Ryan Rafaty
Slide Show: Five Bills Congress Should Pass This Session Slide Show: Five Bills Congress Should Pass This Session
Jun 14, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
On Weinergate: The Post-Modern Sex Scandal On Weinergate: The Post-Modern Sex Scandal
On Bloggingheads, Dana Goldstein and Amanda Marcotte follow up their debate last week on TheNation.com, exploring Anthony Weiner's future and the role of the sex scandal in Am...
Jun 14, 2011 / Video / Bloggingheads
Robert Mueller’s Questionable Extension as FBI Director Robert Mueller’s Questionable Extension as FBI Director
No FBI director since J. Edgar Hoover has served more than ten years. Should Mueller, who oversaw a massive expansion of the bureau's domestic surveillance, be the first?
Jun 14, 2011 / George Zornick
Stop the Presses! GOP Sounds Dovish in NH Debate! Stop the Presses! GOP Sounds Dovish in NH Debate!
Obama-bashing, yes. But on foreign policy it’s “bring the boys home.”
Jun 14, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
The Michele Bachmann I Know The Michele Bachmann I Know
The pundits seem to think a more credible, less overblown candidate Bachmann emerged in last night's debate. That's not the politician I remember.
Jun 14, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
GOP Debate: Michele Bachmann and Six Guys GOP Debate: Michele Bachmann and Six Guys
The congresswoman used her first presidential debate appearance to announce her candidacy and steal the limelight from everyone else—except, perhaps, Mitt Romney.
Jun 14, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols