Politics

The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Cheney’s Gitmo Defense The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Cheney’s Gitmo Defense

The Nation's Washington editor Chris Hayes points out the missing pieces in Dick Cheney's defense of torture at Guantánamo Bay.

Jan 14, 2009 / Video / Countdown

Ten Goals for Obama’s First 1,460 Days Ten Goals for Obama’s First 1,460 Days

Following the values of progressive patriotism, here's an ambitious agenda for the forty-fourth president's first--and second--terms.

Jan 13, 2009 / Feature / Mark Green

President Goofus and President Gallant President Goofus and President Gallant

Jon Stewart does a hilarious job of comparing Obama and Bush's very different styles of conducting press conferences.

Jan 13, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show

Will Ferrell’s Last Laugh at Bush Will Ferrell’s Last Laugh at Bush

Throughout George W. Bush's presidency we laughed at Will Ferrell's impersonations to keep from crying.

Jan 12, 2009 / Video / Funny or Die

John Dean: Will Obama Investigate Bush War Crimes? John Dean: Will Obama Investigate Bush War Crimes?

The American public overwhelmingly supports an investigation into terror tactics. So why is Obama hesitating?

Jan 12, 2009 / Video / Countdown

The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Obama’s Gupta Pick The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Obama’s Gupta Pick

The Nation's Chris Hayes discusses Obama's controversial choice of Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General.

Jan 9, 2009 / Video / Countdown

The Foundation of Change The Foundation of Change

The economic crisis and a Democratic president create new opportunities for progress. Will advocacy groups and foundations seize the moment?

Jan 8, 2009 / Editorial / Nan Aron

The Big Lie on Franken The Big Lie on Franken

There is no one Republicans are more determined to keep out of the Senate than Al Franken. And John Cornyn is poised to use the power of the filibuster to thwart him--and the Democ...

Jan 8, 2009 / Editorial / John Nichols

Noted. Noted.

Ari Berman on Howard Dean, Christopher Hayes on Lawrence Lessig, Shane Bauer on Al Jazeera, remembering George Kirschner

Jan 8, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

The ‘Yes We Will’ Campaign Begins The ‘Yes We Will’ Campaign Begins

The election of Barack Obama brought unprecedented hope to students and educators, now it's time to turn that energy into action.

Jan 7, 2009 / Video / YouTube

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