Politics

A Sea-Change Election? A Sea-Change Election?

The 2008 presidential election could signal the most dramatic political shift since Reagan.

Mar 13, 2008 / Editorial / Robert L. Borosage

Time for a Revote Time for a Revote

Holding Democratic primaries in Florida and Michigan a second time would send the message that Americans do not need to accept illegitimate elections.

Mar 13, 2008 / Editorial / John Nichols

The Torture Veto The Torture Veto

Bush has made history by being the first American President to use his veto power to preserve torture.

Mar 13, 2008 / Editorial / David Cole

Nation Editor Comments on Spitzer Scandal Nation Editor Comments on Spitzer Scandal

On MSNBC's Morning Joe, Nation editor and publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel talks about the Spitzer scandal and what it means for New York.

Mar 13, 2008 / Video / Katrina vanden Heuvel and The Nation Video

Spitzer’s Shame is Wall Street’s Gain Spitzer’s Shame is Wall Street’s Gain

Why should we get all worked up over the revelation that the New York governor paid for sex?

Mar 12, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

The People vs. Michael Chertoff The People vs. Michael Chertoff

To build a fence on the US border with Mexico, the Department of Homeland Security seized land without trials or negotiations.

Mar 11, 2008 / Feature / Brett Story

The Math on Government Spending The Math on Government Spending

Proving once and for all that progressive economic projects are worth more than tax cuts.

Mar 11, 2008 / Editorial / Daniel Carol

Fidel Castro, the First Superdelegate Fidel Castro, the First Superdelegate

The retired Cuban dictator has played a vital role in every U.S. presidential election for the last fifty years.

Mar 10, 2008 / Feature / Greg Grandin

The People’s Ball The People’s Ball

How Saul Alinsky would plan Obama's inauguration, and his government.

Mar 7, 2008 / Feature / Nicholas von Hoffman

Talking to Nader Talking to Nader

The independent candidate discusses Obama, healthcare, and why the heck he's running.

Mar 7, 2008 / Feature / Laura Flanders

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