Politics

Crisis of Legitimacy in Honduras? Crisis of Legitimacy in Honduras?

A year after President Zelaya was forced out, the government still lacks the support of the people.

Jun 30, 2010 / Dana Frank

Will the House Approve Another Year in Afghanistan?

Will the House Approve Another Year in Afghanistan? Will the House Approve Another Year in Afghanistan?

If tomorrow's vote shows an increased Congressional opposition, the president and his national security team will face a future in which the Afghanistan war is supported primaril...

Jun 30, 2010 / Tom Hayden

Holding the Center

Holding the Center Holding the Center

To build on the gains of Obama's presidency, progressive activists must focus on recruitment.

Jun 30, 2010 / Feature / Jean Hardisty and Deepak Bhargava

Is the Democratic Majority Still Emerging or Slipping Away? Is the Democratic Majority Still Emerging or Slipping Away?

Demographic trends continue to favor the Democrats, but will that be enough to save their majority?

Jun 30, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Berman

Elena Kagan Embraces Jefferson’s Original Intent

Elena Kagan Embraces Jefferson’s Original Intent Elena Kagan Embraces Jefferson’s Original Intent

In her second day before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Supreme Court nominee imagines an evolving Constitution—as did Thurgood Marshall, and Thomas Jefferson.

Jun 29, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Nation Conversations: Jeff Blum on the Battle for Healthcare Nation Conversations: Jeff Blum on the Battle for Healthcare

USAction's Jeff Blum argues that progressives need to embrace Obama's healthcare reform as a major victory for the social justice movement: "We actually established a new r...

Jun 29, 2010 / Audio / The Nation

Brown-Nosing Wall Street Reform

Brown-Nosing Wall Street Reform Brown-Nosing Wall Street Reform

The House and Senate have finally ironed out their differences on Wall Street reform. What will the bill fix—and what does it leave broken?

Jun 29, 2010 / Zach Carter

What Is Patriotism?

What Is Patriotism? What Is Patriotism?

The Nation asks our readers: What do you value in the traditions of your country? Tell us what patriotism means to you.

Jun 29, 2010 / The Nation

Judges Are Called Judges Because They Use Their Judgment Judges Are Called Judges Because They Use Their Judgment

Guest-hosting The Ed Show, Nation Washington Editor Christopher Hayes examines the GOP's farcical cross-examination of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.

Jun 29, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Judges Are Called Judges Because They Use Their Judgment Judges Are Called Judges Because They Use Their Judgment

Guest-hosting The Ed Show, Nation Washington Editor Christopher Hayes examines the GOP's farcical cross-examination of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.

Jun 29, 2010 / Video / The Ed Show

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