Patriot Act Extension Scheme Sells Out the Constitution Patriot Act Extension Scheme Sells Out the Constitution
The plan to renew the Patriot Act may have the backing of Democratic and Republican Congressional leaders and the Obama White House. But this is bad bipartisanship.
May 23, 2011 / John Nichols
The Service of Democratic Education The Service of Democratic Education
With the nation's public education system under siege, the need for qualified teachers who are committed to creating exciting and empowering schools is more urgent than ever.
May 22, 2011 / Linda Darling-Hammond
This Week: Two Views on the Obama Race Debate. PLUS: The 2012 GOP Field This Week: Two Views on the Obama Race Debate. PLUS: The 2012 GOP Field
This week, Melissa Harris-Perry and Gary Younge offer different views on Cornell West, Obama and the race debate. Plus, The Nation takes stock of the 2012 GOP field.
May 20, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
John Nichols: Force Republicans to Vote for Their Medicare-Destroying Budget John Nichols: Force Republicans to Vote for Their Medicare-Destroying Budget
Senate Majority leader Harry Reid has a plan to make sure Republicans give up on the Paul Ryan budget.
May 20, 2011 / Press Room
The Only Living Boy in New York The Only Living Boy in New York
Eric takes on Jake Weisberg's commitment to destroy Medicare and cut taxes on the rich and Reed Richardson responds to claims that the beginning of the end of the world commences t...
May 20, 2011 / Eric Alterman
John Nichols: Force Republicans to Vote for Their Medicare-Destroying Budget John Nichols: Force Republicans to Vote for Their Medicare-Destroying Budget
Senate Majority leader Harry Reid has a plan to make sure Republicans give up on the Paul Ryan budget.
May 20, 2011 / The Ed Show
What If DSK’s Accuser Had Been Undocumented? What If DSK’s Accuser Had Been Undocumented?
Workplace sexual violence against women immigrants is rampant—but usually remains hidden.
May 19, 2011 / Betsy Reed
Curbing Campaign Cash Curbing Campaign Cash
If Democrats follow Republicans in raising millions from undisclosed sources, they will undermine their moral argument for campaign finance reform.
May 19, 2011 / The Editors
On Food Stamps, Gingrich Hasn’t a Clue On Food Stamps, Gingrich Hasn’t a Clue
SNAP—the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—is one of the strongest threads in our increasingly tattered safety net. But Gingrich started taking whacks at the pr...
May 19, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Obama and Black Americans: the Paradox of Hope Obama and Black Americans: the Paradox of Hope
Obama's inauguration broke racial barriers, but today most black Americans are worse off than before.
May 18, 2011 / Column / Gary Younge