A Historic Vote for Health-Care Reform A Historic Vote for Health-Care Reform
Congress begins to forge FDR's "essential link in our national defenses against individual and social insecurity.”
Mar 22, 2010 / John Nichols
“We’re Well Past 216”: Dems Have Votes to Pass Reform “We’re Well Past 216”: Dems Have Votes to Pass Reform
Stupak endorses bill as raucous debate moves forward and vote approaches.
Mar 21, 2010 / John Nichols
Health Reform Foes Scream N-Word at Civil Rights Icon Health Reform Foes Scream N-Word at Civil Rights Icon
"I haven't heard anything like this in 40, 45 years," says Congressman John Lewis. "Since the march to Selma, really."
Mar 20, 2010 / John Nichols
Stupak Won’t Listen to Nuns–Or Other Women Stupak Won’t Listen to Nuns–Or Other Women
When it comes to women's health, key congressman turns for advice to men.
Mar 20, 2010 / John Nichols
The Breakdown: Will Dodd’s Financial Reform Bill Protect Consumers? The Breakdown: Will Dodd’s Financial Reform Bill Protect Consumers?
This week on The Breakdown: The time for comprehensive financial reform and consumer protection has finally come. Christopher Hayes asks Demos's Heather McGhee, does Dodd's financi...
Mar 19, 2010 / Chris Hayes
As Vote Nears, Support for Reform Rises As Vote Nears, Support for Reform Rises
New poll says health-care legislation is now backed by 46 percent, opposed by 42 percent.
Mar 19, 2010 / John Nichols
Beck and Palin: “Violence is Not The Answer” Beck and Palin: “Violence is Not The Answer”
"Leadership is not hitting somebody over the head. It's not taking up arms at this point. That's not leadership -- that's assault," explains the former Alaska gover...
Mar 18, 2010 / Ari Melber
The Left Never Left Obama The Left Never Left Obama
Progressives are learning how Obama actually leads: as a manager and technocrat. And that's not a bad thing.
Mar 18, 2010 / Ari Melber
Slacker Thursday Slacker Thursday
Healthcare reform, political novels, and the mail.
Mar 18, 2010 / Eric Alterman
Who Speaks for Human Rights? Who Speaks for Human Rights?
A clash between a feminist activist and a former Guantánamo detainee divides the left.
Mar 18, 2010 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan and Maria Margaronis