And They Called It… And They Called It…
Reed reports on the Republicans’ efforts to prove that when it comes to climate change, the deficit and pretty much anything else, they can be both hostile and disrespectful.
Feb 10, 2011 / Eric Alterman
Slide Show: 10 Works of Art the Right Wants to Censor Slide Show: 10 Works of Art the Right Wants to Censor
This past November 30, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery unceremoniously pulled David Wojnarowicz’s film A Fire in My Belly from an exhibit after complaints f…
Feb 9, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Was the DLC Good for Democrats? Was the DLC Good for Democrats?
After the death of the DLC, The Nation's Ari Berman explores whether the Democratic Party benefited from their organizing.
Feb 9, 2011 / Press Room
Jim Webb’s Not Running in 2012, But His Economic Populism Can Still Win for Dems in Virginia, Nationally Jim Webb’s Not Running in 2012, But His Economic Populism Can Still Win for Dems in Virginia, Nationally
An Republican-to-Democrat convert who became an unlikely hero of progressives in 2006, his win tipped the Senate to the Democrats. Webb’s decision to depart makes the challen...
Feb 9, 2011 / John Nichols
Was the DLC Good for Democrats? Was the DLC Good for Democrats?
After the death of the DLC, The Nation's Ari Berman explores whether the Democratic Party benefitted from their organizing.
Feb 9, 2011 / MSNBC
Left-Right Coalition in the House Blocks Obama’s Move to Extend PATRIOT Act Left-Right Coalition in the House Blocks Obama’s Move to Extend PATRIOT Act
President Obama wanted to extend PATRIOT Act surveillance authorities for three years. House Republican leaders tried to get him a one-year extension. But the vast majority of Hous...
Feb 9, 2011 / John Nichols
‘I Smell Metternich Everywhere’: Frank Wisner and Egypt ‘I Smell Metternich Everywhere’: Frank Wisner and Egypt
An old school mate remembers Frank Wisner, our man—or not—in Egypt.
Feb 9, 2011 / Greg Grandin
Obama Takes Wrong Turn on Civil Liberties, Adopting Worse Patriot Act Stance Than GOP Obama Takes Wrong Turn on Civil Liberties, Adopting Worse Patriot Act Stance Than GOP
President wants a longer extension of Patriot Act provisions than House Republicans. He’s wrong. The ACLU is urging Congress to reject any extension until the threats to priv...
Feb 8, 2011 / John Nichols
Gore’s Current TV Bets Olberamnn Fan Base Will Make It a Competitor for Progressive Viewers Gore’s Current TV Bets Olberamnn Fan Base Will Make It a Competitor for Progressive Viewers
Popular former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann will host a nightly show on Al Gore’s Current TV network. Can they position the fledgling cable network to be attract liberal v...
Feb 8, 2011 / John Nichols
The DLC Is Dead The DLC Is Dead
For progressive Democrats, the impending death of the Democratic Leadership Council is long overdue.
Feb 8, 2011 / Ari Berman