Politics

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 / 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 / Various Contributors

Rick Perry, Marlboro Man

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 / JoAnn Wypijewski

Can a Movement Save the American Dream?

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 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 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 / Dave Zirin

Will Mitt Romney Take His Push for Credibility Too Far? Will Mitt Romney Take His Push for Credibility Too Far?

The path to the Republican nomination will require Romney to promise things that are anathema to mainstream voters.

Sep 21, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

Proving Grounds: On the World Trade Center

Proving Grounds: On the World Trade Center Proving Grounds: On the World Trade Center

How the World Trade Center turned Manhattan into a planned community.

Sep 21, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Alyssa Katz

Fighting for Real ‘Shared Sacrifice’ Fighting for Real ‘Shared Sacrifice’

FDR’s leadership offers more than nostalgia.

Sep 20, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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