Is the President Just Another Celebrity? Is the President Just Another Celebrity?
The Nation's Ari Melber defends Obama's recent media blitz, arguing that he can inform the public about what he stands for and helps maintain a healthy democracy.
Slide Show: The Far-Right Fringe Slide Show: The Far-Right Fringe
Images of those who seek to obstruct, undermine and smear progressives--while posing a threat to democracy.
Sep 18, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Republicans Run for the Border Republicans Run for the Border
The Nation's Chris Hayes illuminates the repercussions that will result from the right's continued praise for Joe Wilson's false claim.
Sep 17, 2009 / Video / The Rachel Maddow Show
Rohrabacher to Iraqis: Be More Grateful! Rohrabacher to Iraqis: Be More Grateful!
The House Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight met today to discuss issues of sovereignty and stability in Iraq ranging from the country's longst...
Sep 17, 2009 / Blog / Chris Hayes
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