You Voted. Now What? You Voted. Now What?
Barack Obama may be able to seize the moment and push a new kind of politics, but not unless he is pushed to do so. So here's a young voter's post-election guide, from the grassroo...
Nov 16, 2008 / Feature / Kristina Rizga
These Are Better Days These Are Better Days
A mighty train of change is coming to Washington: will the insider establishment hop aboard?
Nov 13, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman
Uncooperative Housing Uncooperative Housing
As our spanking-new era of optimism dawns, ask yourself, How integrated is your neighborhood?
Nov 13, 2008 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Obama’s New Deal Obama’s New Deal
Obama has an opportunity to further racial and economic justice by fusing the New Deal and civil rights traditions.
Nov 13, 2008 / Editorial / William P. Jones
Joel Klein Should Not Be Secretary of Education Joel Klein Should Not Be Secretary of Education
His appointment would not represent the change promised by Barack Obama's election.
Nov 12, 2008 / StudentNation / The Nation
Richard Kim on Why Prop 8 Won Richard Kim on Why Prop 8 Won
The Nation's Richard Kim explores why the No on Prop 8 campaign failed to gain much momentum in California.
Olbermann on Prop 8: ‘It’s About the Human Heart’ Olbermann on Prop 8: ‘It’s About the Human Heart’
Reflecting on the success of the anti-gay Prop 8 measure in California, Olbermann makes the case for love and understanding.
No Obamamania for Brandon Marshall No Obamamania for Brandon Marshall
All the Denver Broncos wideout l wanted to do was celebrate Obama's victory--but his teammates censored him and the media ridiculed him. Why?
Nov 7, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Colbert Crowns Rachel Maddow ‘Queen of Cable’ Colbert Crowns Rachel Maddow ‘Queen of Cable’
Stephen Colbert teases his new, popular MSNBC competition, 'How many Peabodys do you have?'
Nov 7, 2008 / Video / The Colbert Report
The Daily Show: Jon Stewart vs. Chris Wallace The Daily Show: Jon Stewart vs. Chris Wallace
Stewart takes Wallace to task for Fox's biased anti-Obama coverage and wonders what the network will do without Bush to back up.
Nov 6, 2008 / Video / The Daily Show