Bridging Theory and Practice Bridging Theory and Practice
I'm just back from Chicago, where The Nation staged a couple of days of student-related events at the University of Chicago and Northwestern in nearby Evanston; the highlight was ...
Jan 22, 2006 / Peter Rothberg
Sweet Victory: Progressive Caucuses Sweep the States Sweet Victory: Progressive Caucuses Sweep the States
As you'll see in our special "Alternative State of the Union" issue, courageous and principled members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus are fighting to reclaim the soul of ...
Jan 21, 2006 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Cesar’s Ghost Cesar’s Ghost
Cesar, who was always good at symbols, saved his best for last: a simple pine box, fashioned by his brother's hands, carried unceremoniously through the Central Valley town he made...
Jan 21, 2006 / Feature / Frank Bardacke
Where’s Steny? Where’s Steny?
Notably absent from the Democrats much heralded unveiling of their new ethics and lobbying reform plan this week was Steny Hoyer, the number two House Democrat. Maybe that's becaus...
Jan 20, 2006 / Ari Berman
The Slave Side of Sunday The Slave Side of Sunday
On the eve of the Super Bowl, former cornerback Anthony Prior raises hot-button allegations of racism in the National Football League.
Jan 20, 2006 / Feature / Dave Zirin
Does the President Really Know Best? Does the President Really Know Best?
OK, everyone who has studied the unitary executive theory of the presidency, raise your hand. Anyone? A former prosecutor examines what's behind Bush's legal fig leaf.
Jan 20, 2006 / Feature / Elizabeth de la Vega
The “New” Arnold The “New” Arnold
"I'll be back!" might be more than a toss-away movie line from Arnold Schwarzenegger. After his crushing defeat in the special election he called three months ago (all of...
Jan 20, 2006 / Marc Cooper
The Big Fix The Big Fix
Repair America's infrastructure, starting with New Orleans; resettle displaced people in the city, give them construction jobs and pay all a fair wage.
Jan 19, 2006 / Feature / Dennis Kucinich
Realistic Immigration Realistic Immigration
Grant legal status to hard-working, tax-paying immigrants; give up the illusion that law enforcement alone will solve immigration problems.
Jan 19, 2006 / Feature / Hilda Solis
Raising Up Youth Raising Up Youth
Insure funding for programs with proven success rehabilitating violent youths and avoid the failures of the prison system.
Jan 19, 2006 / Feature / Diane Watson