Politics

The (Adam) Bellow Curve The (Adam) Bellow Curve

Once again, the MSM falls for the story of Saul Bellow's "former liberal" son, who specializes in publishing right-wing dreck.

Jan 11, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman

On Puffins and Presidents

On Puffins and Presidents On Puffins and Presidents

Citizenship is not just a duty. It’s a blessing, a gift handed down by generations of forebears.

Jan 11, 2012 / Feature / Tony Kushner

States Attempt to Instill ‘Work Ethic’ by Rolling Back Child Labor Protections States Attempt to Instill ‘Work Ethic’ by Rolling Back Child Labor Protections

It's not just Newt Gingrich’s crazy idea. Right-wing legislators are busy chipping away at restrictions on youth employment.

Jan 10, 2012 / Michelle Chen

John Nichols: New Hampshire Voters Are Scared of the GOP Candidates John Nichols: New Hampshire Voters Are Scared of the GOP Candidates

John Nichols, on the ground in New Hampshire, reports that the Republican presidential candidates are scaring even their fellow Republicans.

Jan 10, 2012 / Press Room

Do Ron Paul Supporters Really Think a Racist Ad Helps Their Candidate? Do Ron Paul Supporters Really Think a Racist Ad Helps Their Candidate?

With supporters like these, who needs critics?

Jan 10, 2012 / Katie Halper

Do Gingrich and Santorum Have the Same Speechwriter? Do Gingrich and Santorum Have the Same Speechwriter?

Gingrich and Santorum make the same implausible argument on the campaign trail. 

Jan 10, 2012 / Ben Adler

Mitt Romney: Extremist in Pinstripes Mitt Romney: Extremist in Pinstripes

Who says Romney isn’t conservative enough?

Jan 10, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Seven Days of GOP Bigotry Seven Days of GOP Bigotry

How do the GOP presidential candidates manage to pack so much racism into one week?

Jan 10, 2012 / Katie Halper

The Movement to Overturn Citizens United: ‘It’s Viral!’ The Movement to Overturn Citizens United: ‘It’s Viral!’

Spreading the word about the movement to overturn Citizens United.

Jan 10, 2012 / Press Room

This Video Is as Absurd as Corporate Personhood—Updated This Video Is as Absurd as Corporate Personhood—Updated

What will it take to overturn Citizens United—perhaps a viral video? With The Nation’s own Katrina vanden Heuvel, Jim Hightower and more...

Jan 10, 2012 / Laura Flanders

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