Politics

Greenspan’s Delusions Greenspan’s Delusions

The former Fed chief makes his case: everyone, and no one, is to blame for the financial crisis.

Apr 15, 2010 / Editorial / Chris Hayes

Tax Grousing Tells Half The Story Tax Grousing Tells Half The Story

It's tax time again, the time of year when Americans grouse about forking over part of their hard-earned cash to the dear old government.

Apr 15, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Slide Show: The Nation Celebrates Earth Day Slide Show: The Nation Celebrates Earth Day

In 2004, journalist Ross Gelbspan wrote Boiling Point, urging journalists and politicians to face the reality of the climate crisis by taking immediate action. In his Nation articl…

Apr 14, 2010 / Photo Essay / The Nation

How to Talk to a Tea Party Activist How to Talk to a Tea Party Activist

Some of the tea party's anger at the tax system is justified. We can find common ground with open-minded activists.

Apr 14, 2010 / Chuck Collins

The Breakdown: What Will Student Loan Reform Do? The Breakdown: What Will Student Loan Reform Do?

Largely overshadowed by Healthcare's passage, student loan reform promises big changes to the current bank-based lending system. This week, The Breakdown with Christopher Hayes and...

Apr 14, 2010 / Audio / Chris Hayes

Bad Brew: What’s Become of Tea Party Populism? Bad Brew: What’s Become of Tea Party Populism?

Why is a movement rooted in anger at bank bailouts welcoming DC insiders and Wall Street pawns as rally speakers?

Apr 14, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Could Progressives Find Allies in the Tea Party? Could Progressives Find Allies in the Tea Party?

How do we have a sane conversation about taxes, the proper role of government and how to rebuild our economy?

Apr 14, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Solving a Problem Like Stupak Solving a Problem Like Stupak

Stupak may be retiring, but Democrats need to resolve the problem of politicians who sabotage the agenda from the inside.

Apr 13, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Media That Inspires Media That Inspires

What books and films turned you into an activist?

Apr 13, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

SEIU’s Andy Stern Steps Down SEIU’s Andy Stern Steps Down

A visionary and controversial labor leader decides it's time to move on.

Apr 13, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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