Nation’s Youth Go Green Nation’s Youth Go Green
Now that they've shown their power at the polls, young voters are channeling their energy into a green economy.
Nov 21, 2008 / Video / The Nation Video and Brett Story
Mark Cuban Libre Mark Cuban Libre
Billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been accused of insider trading. Is he guilty or just a target because of his larger-than-life persona and populist appeal?
Nov 20, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin
Push Back on Prop 8 Push Back on Prop 8
If the courts don't overturn Proposition 8, expect an initiative challenging it to appear on a California ballot.
Nov 19, 2008 / Editorial / Torie Osborn
The People’s Choice The People’s Choice
Finally, a prochoice president. Here are five ways to solidify his position.
Nov 19, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Obama’s Latino Vote Mandate Obama’s Latino Vote Mandate
Latinos backed Obama by a 2-to-1 margin on election day and could be the biggest force behind a longterm, center-left political realignment.
Nov 18, 2008 / Feature / Steve Cobble and Joe Velasquez
Barack Obama on 60 Minutes: No More Gitmo, Torture Barack Obama on 60 Minutes: No More Gitmo, Torture
President-elect Obama speaks with 60 Minutes' Steve Kroft about the need to restore America's moral standing in the world.
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