John Nichols: In Ohio, Are Right-Wingers Tearing Down the Progressive Infrastructure? John Nichols: In Ohio, Are Right-Wingers Tearing Down the Progressive Infrastructure?
As the movement to repeal Governor John Kasich's anti-union legislation gains ground, Republican out-of-state groups are flocking to Ohio to implement campaigns in support of the l...
Oct 19, 2011 / The Ed Show
Nation Conversations: Katrina vanden Heuvel and Jonathan Steele on Afghanistan’s Future Nation Conversations: Katrina vanden Heuvel and Jonathan Steele on Afghanistan’s Future
Ten years into the US occupation of Afghanistan, how can we effectively and humanely end an unwinnable war?
Oct 19, 2011 / The Nation
The Democratic Plan to Recapture the West The Democratic Plan to Recapture the West
At the Project New West Summit, Democrats and progressive leaders debated electoral strategies for the pivotal Western region.
Oct 19, 2011 / Sasha Abramsky
Murdoch’s Accountability Moment Murdoch’s Accountability Moment
Rupert Murdoch meets his stockholders Friday amidst rising scrutiny from investors—and perhaps from the Justice Department.
Oct 19, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Stop the Pipeline: The Rise Against Keystone XL Stop the Pipeline: The Rise Against Keystone XL
The next step for Tar Sands Action will take place on November 6 at the White House where thousands of concerned citizens will implore President Obama to say no to the pipeline an...
Oct 19, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Occupy Wall Street Hits K Street Occupy Wall Street Hits K Street
A revolt against government corruption has the potential to unite elements of the left and right.
Oct 19, 2011 / Ari Berman
An Inaugural Address for Herman Cain An Inaugural Address for Herman Cain
In April, we’ll all be in clover— All spending bucks we’ve got left over, With 9-9-9. To working folks we’ll bring enjoyment, ’Cause we’ll have nearly full employment, With 9-9-9. Our air will be pristine and clear, And terrorists will disappear, With 9-9-9. And scientists will find the answer That gives the world a cure for cancer, With 9-9-9. We’ll all achieve what we endeavor, And all of us will live forever, With 9-9-9. A country that now seems depressed and limp’ll Be great again if we just keep things simple.
Oct 19, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
King Versus the Tea Party: From the Poor People’s Campaign to Occupy King Versus the Tea Party: From the Poor People’s Campaign to Occupy
Tea Party Congressman Allen West says of Occupy Wall Street: “Martin Luther King Jr. would not have backed these types of protesters." Kings history, and his ...
Oct 19, 2011 / John Nichols
OWS to Supercommittee: Accountability, Not Austerity! OWS to Supercommittee: Accountability, Not Austerity!
As the Congressional budget supercommittee deliberates, fiscal hawks are calling for “tough choices.” The 99 percent are demanding economic justice.
Oct 19, 2011 / The Editors
Occupy Wall Street: The Beginning Is Here Occupy Wall Street: The Beginning Is Here
Its power lies not in any specific demands, endorsements or alliances but in its direct appeal to the hearts and minds of the population at large.
Oct 19, 2011 / Jonathan Schell