Society

Mosque Mania Mosque Mania

There is a distinct creepiness to the controversy now raging around a proposed Islamic cultural center in Lower Manhattan.

Aug 10, 2010 / Stephan Salisbury

Briefing: Betsy Reed on Midterm Elections and the Tea Party Briefing: Betsy Reed on Midterm Elections and the Tea Party

The battle for Congress—otherwise known as the 2010 midterm elections—is underway, and it seems that every bill that comes up for a vote is a campaign issue. 

Aug 9, 2010 / Video / The Nation on Grit TV

What Progressives Did Right to Win Healthcare What Progressives Did Right to Win Healthcare

The progressive campaign to win health reform was several years in the making and based on a well-developed and resourced plan, from which other progressive campaigns can learn.

Aug 9, 2010 / Richard Kirsch

In Honor of Rehiring Isiah Thomas: A ‘Tribute’ to the Muse of Bad Sports, James Dolan In Honor of Rehiring Isiah Thomas: A ‘Tribute’ to the Muse of Bad Sports, James Dolan

James Dolan, the owner of the New York Knicks, has absolutely wrecked the team I grew up admiring. It's time for a change.

Aug 9, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

Slacker Friday Slacker Friday

On the NYC mosque controversy and the Republican leaders of the future.

Aug 6, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman

Kagan Confirmed as NRA Attacks Misfire Kagan Confirmed as NRA Attacks Misfire

Despite an all-out push by gun manufacturers and their political allies to block Elena Kagan's confirmation, three women will for the first time serve on the High Court.

Aug 6, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

This Week At TheNation.com: A Nation Article Sparks Debate This Week At TheNation.com: A Nation Article Sparks Debate

Our new TV ad and The Nation's Nuclear Legacy.  Plus: Three videos, a podcast and more.

Aug 6, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What Good is the 14th Amendment? What Good is the 14th Amendment?

The 14th amendment has done it again! No wonder right wing radicals want to repeal it.

Aug 5, 2010 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Left, Right and Wrong Left, Right and Wrong

On Nascar, concussions, Israel and Raul Malo.

Aug 5, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman

The Right’s New Media Scare Tactics The Right’s New Media Scare Tactics

The right is using the internet and social networking sites to make stuff up about undocumented immigrants. On The Rachel Maddow Show, Melissa Harris-Lacewell asks why the left is...

Aug 5, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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