Politics

Nader’s Road to Utopia Nader’s Road to Utopia

In Ralph Nader's new utopian novel, "only the super-rich can save us."

Sep 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Richard Lingeman

A White Hot Season A White Hot Season

Policy can be racist even when no one crafting it harbors hatred of a particular racial group.

Sep 23, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

The House That Irving Built The House That Irving Built

Grappling with Irving Kristol's legacy.

Sep 23, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman

Voice of America? Voice of America?

When does a society tip from expressive speech into excessive fulmination and then into repression or violence?

Sep 23, 2009 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

America’s Teacher America’s Teacher

The Shock Doctrine author interviews Michael Moore on the roots of the economic crisis and the promise and peril of this political moment.

Sep 23, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Naomi Klein

Moral Kombat: The Values Voters Summit Moral Kombat: The Values Voters Summit

Jon Stewart lampoons the far right-wing's obsession with pre-marital sex, homosexuality and pornography.

Sep 23, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show

Saving the Obama Revolution Saving the Obama Revolution

President Obama should follow the model of the incredibly successful Reagan revolution and heed the political base that made his presidency possible.

Sep 23, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

Olympics in Chicago: ‘Obama’s Folly’? Olympics in Chicago: ‘Obama’s Folly’?

An overwhelming majority of Chicagoans oppose spending any public money on the Olympics. But Obama is lining up with Mayor Daley in support of the Windy City's bid.

Sep 22, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin

Feingold Q and A: Taking a Stand on Afghanistan Feingold Q and A: Taking a Stand on Afghanistan

Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold suggests that he will oppose more troops and funding for the war in Afghanistan if the Obama adminstration doesn't present a cohesive exit strategy.

Sep 22, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden

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.

Sep 21, 2009 / Video / MSNBC

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