Politics

Healthcare History Healthcare History

The House's healthcare reform bill is a first draft of history; as with most first drafts, it has its share of flaws.

Nov 11, 2009 / The Editors

A Year of Obama A Year of Obama

Since the president took office, his administration has yielded one surrender after another.

Nov 11, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

The Money Man’s Best Friend The Money Man’s Best Friend

Blue Dog Democrats are undermining prospects for financial-industry regulation and reform.

Nov 11, 2009 / Feature / William Greider

Saving Homes With Mandatory Mediation Saving Homes With Mandatory Mediation

Mandatory mediation programs are preventing foreclosures across the country. Congress should do more to support them.

Nov 11, 2009 / Feature / Pat Garofalo

Right-Wing Rep’s Fort Hood Fumble Right-Wing Rep’s Fort Hood Fumble

The Nation's Christopher Hayes comments on GOP Rep. Pete Hokestra's decision to leak details of the ongoing Fort Hood investigation.

Nov 11, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show

America’s Future: What Can We Do? America’s Future: What Can We Do?

Americans voted for change and are getting frustrated with the lack of it, mainly because powerful forces are holding the status quo in place.

Nov 11, 2009 / GRITtv

Drone Race to a Known Future Drone Race to a Known Future

Armed drone aircraft in Afghanistan and Pakistan are only the latest wonder weapon to promise us the world.

Nov 11, 2009 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt

Detroit Elects Openly Gay City Council President Detroit Elects Openly Gay City Council President

Charles Pugh's sexual orientation took a back seat to Detroit voters' concerns about the economy and unemployment.

Nov 6, 2009 / Feature / Matthew Wolfe

Slide Show: The Obama Youth Slide Show: The Obama Youth

The Nation presents images of a unique moment in time: when America's youth rallied and organized in record numbers for the 2008 election.

Nov 5, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Conscience of a Young Conservative Conscience of a Young Conservative

Can the Republican Party survive without the enthusiasm of its young supporters?

Nov 5, 2009 / Feature / Alana Levinson

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