Another Racial Misstep for Perry? Another Racial Misstep for Perry?
Rick Perry’s campaign, beset by a report that his hunting ranch had a racist name, makes a questionable scheduling decision.
Oct 11, 2011 / Ben Adler
Wisconsin Drive to Recall Walker Starts November 15 Wisconsin Drive to Recall Walker Starts November 15
Activists say they will begin the process of booting anti-labor Republican Scott Walker. But the governor and his allies are putting pressure on the board that oversees elections.
Oct 11, 2011 / John Nichols
Occupy Colleges Announces Second Day of Action Occupy Colleges Announces Second Day of Action
This week will see the second national student action in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street.
Oct 11, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
The Legacy of Al Davis: Oakland Raider, Urban Raider The Legacy of Al Davis: Oakland Raider, Urban Raider
Any honest look at Al Davis's life shows a checkered legacy of the legendary NFL owner.
Oct 10, 2011 / Dave Zirin
This (Past) Week: Coverage of Occupy Wall Street. PLUS: Anita Hill, Then and Now This (Past) Week: Coverage of Occupy Wall Street. PLUS: Anita Hill, Then and Now
This week, The Nation's coverage of Occupy Wall Street. Plus, a special tribute to Anita Hill, twenty years later.
Oct 10, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Legacy of Al Davis: Oakland Raider, Urban Raider The Legacy of Al Davis: Oakland Raider, Urban Raider
Any honest look at Al Davis's life shows a checkered legacy of the legendary NFL owner.
Oct 10, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Herman Cain, the Polls and What Race Has to Do With It Herman Cain, the Polls and What Race Has to Do With It
Like the motivational speaker he is, Cain is helping a lot of Republicans feel just fine about their racial politics.
Oct 10, 2011 / Leslie Savan
Question: What Does Sarah Palin Want? Answer: Money. Question: What Does Sarah Palin Want? Answer: Money.
Ask an Alaskan.
Oct 10, 2011 / Jon Wiener
Three Lessons From the Values Voter Summit Three Lessons From the Values Voter Summit
What a visit to the heart of American social conservatism tells us about the presidential race.
Oct 10, 2011 / Ben Adler
Mitt Romney Faces Hostility at Values Voter Summit Mitt Romney Faces Hostility at Values Voter Summit
The former social moderate is trying to win over the religious right. But he is being dragged into a feud with extremist pastors.
Oct 8, 2011 / Ben Adler