The Complicated Legacy of Robert Novak The Complicated Legacy of Robert Novak
He could be infuriating, crude and wrong. But the late journalist could also leap across ideological, partisan and personal boundaries.
Aug 18, 2009 / Editorial / John Nichols
The Power of Online Politics The Power of Online Politics
The Nation's Ari Melber shares his insights from the Netroots Nation conference on the direction Internet-based organizing is taking.
‘Do the Right Thing’: Still a Racial Rorschach at 20 ‘Do the Right Thing’: Still a Racial Rorschach at 20
Is Spike Lee's seminal film still relevant in the Obama era?
Aug 18, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Viveca Greene and Chris Tinson
Squandered Opportunity Squandered Opportunity
After a brilliant beginning, President Obama appears to be abandoning his principles on healthcare by hedging on a public option. What should disappointed Democrats do?
Aug 17, 2009 / Editorial / William Greider
Bloggers Back Obama’s Agenda, Not His Strategy Bloggers Back Obama’s Agenda, Not His Strategy
The Netroots Nation conference pulls in big Democratic names and spawns arguments in unlikely places.
Aug 17, 2009 / Feature / Ari Melber
What Is the Public Option? What Is the Public Option?
The Nation's Chris Hayes explains the proposed healthcare reforms as part of a panel discussion at the Netroots Nation conference.
Aug 17, 2009 / Video / Sum of Change
Sanders: Lies, Fibs and Anti-Reformers Sanders: Lies, Fibs and Anti-Reformers
Since many Americans are misinformed about the opportunities a healthcare reform will bring, Sen. Bernie Sanders tries to expose the lies surrounding the bill.
Aug 14, 2009 / Video / Brave New Films
Will Vick Soar as an Eagle? Will Vick Soar as an Eagle?
Michael Vick has a new team, but will Philadelphia Eagles fans welcome him with their proverbial brotherly love?
Aug 14, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Tyler Perry’s Gender Problem Tyler Perry’s Gender Problem
Filmmaker Tyler Perry may see himself as creating modern-day fairy tales for black women, but he's actually reinforcing some seriously conservative gender politics.
Aug 13, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Courtney Young
Money for Nothing Money for Nothing
Big profits on Wall Street, and the big bonuses they fund, are not justified by the marketplace.
Aug 12, 2009 / Editorial / Jeff Madrick