Jillian C. York: Using ‘National Security’ Concerns to Hide Internet Censorship Jillian C. York: Using ‘National Security’ Concerns to Hide Internet Censorship
At the 2011 Personal Democracy Forum, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Jillian C. York discusses WikiLeaks and the censorship of expression on the Internet.
Jun 17, 2011 / The Nation
Jeffrey Sachs Calls Out the Gang of Jive Jeffrey Sachs Calls Out the Gang of Jive
The economist educates multimillionaire Senator Mark Warner on taxing multimillionaires.
Jun 17, 2011 / Leslie Savan
Which Old White President Does Obama Most Resemble? Which Old White President Does Obama Most Resemble?
Conservatives attack President Obama as a Jimmy Carter, but he's really more of a George H.W. Bush.
Jun 17, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie
Netroots Nation Day 2: Media Overplays Obama Angst Netroots Nation Day 2: Media Overplays Obama Angst
Contrary to much press coverage, liberals at the Netroots Nation convention are not Obama-obsessed.
Jun 17, 2011 / Ari Melber
Four Reasons I Suck Four Reasons I Suck
Eric explains why he is an Agent of Falsehood and reviews the latest CDs, Reed explores American "reason."
Jun 17, 2011 / Eric Alterman
Netroots to Obama White House: Where’s the Love? Netroots to Obama White House: Where’s the Love?
White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer's appearance at Netroots Nation is unlikely to change the White House's opinion of the "professional left."
Jun 17, 2011 / Ari Berman
Edward Glaeser: How Can Cities Reduce Our Carbon Emissions? Edward Glaeser: How Can Cities Reduce Our Carbon Emissions?
Dense cities are a lot more energy efficient than decentralized sprawl, argues Harvard professor and urban advocate Edward Glaeser.
Jun 17, 2011 / The Nation Video and On The Earth Productions
Ari Berman: What Are the Structural Barriers to Progressive Success? Ari Berman: What Are the Structural Barriers to Progressive Success?
How can progressives push government to be of, by and for the people, rather than for the privileged few?
Jun 17, 2011 / Free Speech TV
Direct Democracy in Italy Direct Democracy in Italy
In a decisive set of referendums, Italian voters have rejected legal immunity for political leaders, nuclear power and the privatization of water—and dealt a direct blow not ...
Jun 17, 2011 / Frederika Randall
This Week: Anti-McCarthyism & Michele Bachmann. Plus: The WikiLeaks Haiti Earthquake Cables This Week: Anti-McCarthyism & Michele Bachmann. Plus: The WikiLeaks Haiti Earthquake Cables
Union-busting in Wisconsin. Plus: The Nation Wins an Award.
Jun 17, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel