Why Washington’s Tepid Response to Egypt Protests Betrays “A Lack of Faith in… America’s Democratic Creed” Why Washington’s Tepid Response to Egypt Protests Betrays “A Lack of Faith in… America’s Democratic Creed”
Former director of CIA's Counter-Terrorism Center complains that: "The failure of the US to uphold its stated commitment to democratic values therefore goes beyond a simple su...
Feb 1, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Mourning Gabe Zimmerman Mourning Gabe Zimmerman
Remembering the progressive aide to Gabrielle Giffords who died in the attack in Tucson, Arizona.
Feb 1, 2011 / Lived History / Josh Nathan-Kazis
Back to the Future: Bush Administration Proposed Settling Displaced Palestinians in South America Back to the Future: Bush Administration Proposed Settling Displaced Palestinians in South America
Condoleezza Rice thought that Chile, or perhaps Argentina, could be a solution to Israel's right-of-return problem.
Feb 1, 2011 / The Notion / Greg Grandin
A Judge’s Ruling Could Leave More Than a Million Young Adults Without Insurance A Judge’s Ruling Could Leave More Than a Million Young Adults Without Insurance
As Republicans attack the new healthcare law, those up to the age of 26 who are still under their parent's health insurance plan could lose coverage.
Feb 1, 2011 / StudentNation / Sara Jerving
Future Weapons, Future Wars and the New Arms Race Future Weapons, Future Wars and the New Arms Race
High-powered magnets, guided bullets and high-flying drones are all part of the Pentagon’s battlefield vision of tomorrow’s tomorrow.
Feb 1, 2011 / Nick Turse
A Conservative ‘Judicial Activist on Steroids’ Rules Health Reform Unconstitutional A Conservative ‘Judicial Activist on Steroids’ Rules Health Reform Unconstitutional
The radical ruling virtually assures that the US Supreme Court will take the case.
Jan 31, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Carter’s Counsel: ‘Politically Corrupt’ Mubarak ‘Will Have to Leave’ Carter’s Counsel: ‘Politically Corrupt’ Mubarak ‘Will Have to Leave’
Former president says: “The United States wants Mubarak to stay in power, but the people have decided.” Obama should be listening to Carter and others who understand th...
Jan 31, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Neocons Attack Egyptian Dissident Mohamed ElBaradei, Again Neocons Attack Egyptian Dissident Mohamed ElBaradei, Again
The Egyptian opposition leader debunked hyped intelligence that led the US into war in Iraq. It's no surprise that war cheerleaders are now attacking him again.
Jan 31, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman
Koch Brothers v. the Left in Palm Springs Koch Brothers v. the Left in Palm Springs
For years one of the Koch brothers’ greatest achievements was the fact that no one knew who they were or what influence they had. The counter-demonstration next to their secr...
Jan 30, 2011 / The Notion / Nancy Goldstein
Keith Ellison: US Must ‘Get on the Right Side’ of Middle East Democracy Wave Keith Ellison: US Must ‘Get on the Right Side’ of Middle East Democracy Wave
While Obama and Clinton chose their words regarding protests in Egypt too carefully—and Biden just gets it wrong—the Minnesota Congressman argues for bolder support of ...
Jan 29, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols