Wiretapped Out Wiretapped Out
The House stalemate with the White House over electronic surveillance creates a rare moment to reconsider an array of unconstitutional post-9/11 laws.
Feb 21, 2008 / Editorial / The Editors
‘End the War in 2009’ ‘End the War in 2009’
Barack Obama has hastened his timetable for withdrawing troops from Iraq, setting the stage for an election battle with John McCain and the forces of neoconservatism.
Feb 21, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden
The History of Hope The History of Hope
Voters drawn to Barack Obama are often criticized as naive. But appeals to our collective hope for a more decent society are core to the American experience.
Feb 20, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Peter Dreier
Give Dennis Kucinich His Due Give Dennis Kucinich His Due
Routinely ridiculed as a political eccentric, Kucinich is a braver progressive than most. As he fights for his political life, he deserves our support.
Feb 19, 2008 / Editorial / Steve Cobble
Wanted: More White Babies Wanted: More White Babies
A look at a cynical Christian Conservative effort to export the U.S. culture wars.
Feb 18, 2008 / Video / Kathryn Joyce, The Nation Video, and Brett Story
Unstoppable Obama Unstoppable Obama
All of us, of whatever race, want a fresh start. That's what "change" means right now: Get us out of here!
Feb 14, 2008 / Editorial / Barbara Ehrenreich
Chafee Chastened Chafee Chastened
In his recent memoir, former GOP insider Lincoln Chafee boldly decries the Bush era.
Feb 14, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Eyal Press
Mistakes They Made: From Hillary to Rush to Bush Mistakes They Made: From Hillary to Rush to Bush
Staying married, demonizing McCain, romancing Wall Street
Feb 14, 2008 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
Donna Edwards Wins in Maryland! Donna Edwards Wins in Maryland!
Maryland progressive activist Donna Edwards upset veteran Congressman Al Wynn in a Democratic "fight for the soul of the party" primary, confirming that sentiment for change ex...
Feb 14, 2008 / Editorial / John Nichols
Raise the Bar Raise the Bar
Grassroots Democrats, parched for their party's attention, should play hardball with candidates on Iraq.
Feb 14, 2008 / Editorial / Laura Flanders