What President Obama Shouldn’t Say in the State of the Union Address What President Obama Shouldn’t Say in the State of the Union Address
Senator Bernie Sanders and progressive groups are urging the president to avoid any talk of cutting Social Security. Instead, Sanders says, he should use the SOTU to "stand by...
Jan 24, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Bachmann Tea Party Overdrive: Minnesota Congresswoman Positions to Take Palin’s Place Bachmann Tea Party Overdrive: Minnesota Congresswoman Positions to Take Palin’s Place
With Sarah Palin's star fading, Michele Bachmann is touring Iowa and positioning herself as the next best presidential prospect of Tea Party Republicans.
Jan 23, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
MSNBC Drops Keith Olbermann MSNBC Drops Keith Olbermann
The cable network ends its contract with top-rated host—a progressive favorite who helped create a space for dissent on cable during the Bush-Cheney years.
Jan 22, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Should the Media Go Palin-Free in February? Should the Media Go Palin-Free in February?
Are you reading this because it mentions Sarah Palin?
Jan 22, 2011 / The Notion / Leslie Savan
The Obama Agenda: 5 Big Ideas for 2011 The Obama Agenda: 5 Big Ideas for 2011
Tuesday's State of the Union will be one of the most closely watched of Obama's presidency. Five prominent Democratic strategists tell The Nation how Obama can stand strong against...
Jan 21, 2011 / Ari Berman
Tony Blair Redux Tony Blair Redux
The former British Prime Minister appeared again before the Chilcot Inquiry; this time, he seemed determined to make amends.
Jan 21, 2011 / The Notion / D.D. Guttenplan
From the Village Green to the C-SPAN Screen: ‘Legalize Democracy!’ Campaigners Attack Corporate Control of Elections From the Village Green to the C-SPAN Screen: ‘Legalize Democracy!’ Campaigners Attack Corporate Control of Elections
On one-year anniversary of Citizens United ruling, in dozens of communities across the country, Americans rally to demand a renewal of democracy. Updated with reports from marches,...
Jan 21, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
The Best Healthcare News You Didn’t Hear This Week The Best Healthcare News You Didn’t Hear This Week
How is it that one of the most incredibly important and far-reaching new health policies of the twenty-first century went into effect this past week, and you probably haven’t...
Jan 21, 2011 / The Notion / Nancy Goldstein
Slacker Friday Slacker Friday
Eric Alterman rounds up the best of New York, confronts Reagan's Alzheimer's and reader mail.
Jan 21, 2011 / Blog / Eric Alterman
Slide Show: Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’ in 2011 Slide Show: Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’ in 2011
On January 22nd, 1973, 38 years ago this week, the Supreme Court handed down the landmark Roe vs. Wade case, establishing a woman’s right to seek an abortion under the Consti…
Jan 21, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation