The Right Reacts to Racism Allegations The Right Reacts to Racism Allegations
Nation blogger Melissa Harris-Lacewell discusses the importance of President Carter's remark that racism has played a role in the opposition to Obama's agenda.
Welcome to the National Asylum Welcome to the National Asylum
"Birthers'" claims shift, but their essence is always the same: Barack Obama has no right to be president.
Sep 16, 2009 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Hold Ashcroft Accountable Hold Ashcroft Accountable
The Ninth Circuit rules that John Ashcroft can be held accountable for the "paradigm of prevention" that led to unlawful detainment of a US citizen.
Sep 16, 2009 / Editorial / David Cole
Noted. Noted.
Norwegians vote for "social-democratic paradise;" Rep. Joe Wilson's lie turns lucrative; why are all the taxpayers at the 9/12 march white?
Sep 16, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors
When Money Talks When Money Talks
The Supreme Court is poised to overrule decisions restricting corporate speech in political campaigns.
Sep 16, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors
Get Happy Get Happy
Americans deserve a government agency charged with fostering the pursuit of happiness.
Sep 16, 2009 / Feature / Walter Mosley
The Right’s Fringe Festival The Right’s Fringe Festival
The racist, antigay, pro-gun, antichoice, Christian nationalist march on Washington that conservatives don't want you to see.
Sep 16, 2009 / Feature / Sebastian Jones
Obama’s Presidency Isn’t Too Big to Fail Obama’s Presidency Isn’t Too Big to Fail
A president has only so much capital to expend, and Barack Obama is dangerously overdrawn.
Sep 16, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Legislation Watch: Fighting Hunger in Schools Legislation Watch: Fighting Hunger in Schools
As the economy continues to hemorrhage jobs, Congressman Keith Ellison of Minnesota is introducing legislation to increase eligibility for free school lunches.
Sep 15, 2009 / Feature / Greg Kaufmann
The Unauthorized 9/12 Teabagger Tour The Unauthorized 9/12 Teabagger Tour
Nation contributor Max Blumenthal captures the protest's atmosphere of ignorance by interviewing the rally's most delusional attendees.
Sep 15, 2009 / Video / Max Blumenthal and AlterNet