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Students Protest Education Cuts Students Protest Education Cuts

With the economy struggling to recover, funding for public higher education has taken an inevitable hit. But across the country, students are saying: Think twice before depriving us, and your state, of our futures.

Mar 16, 2010 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Savvy Dems Reject GOP ‘Advice’ on Health Reform Savvy Dems Reject GOP ‘Advice’ on Health Reform

Why do Republicans keep telling Democrats not to back reform? Could it be because they've read the polls that showing doing so will help Democrats?

Mar 15, 2010 / John Nichols

Greg Mitchell Joins The Nation Greg Mitchell Joins The Nation

The Nation is adding an essential new voice to TheNation.com--Greg Mitchell, former editor of Editor & Publisher. Mitchell will be blogging as writer and editor of the new &quo...

Mar 15, 2010 / The Editors

Comrade Limbaugh Hails the Genius of Socialized Medicine Comrade Limbaugh Hails the Genius of Socialized Medicine

And why not? His favored national health care system, Costa Rica's, ranks higher than the U.S. system and delivers longer life expectancy.

Mar 14, 2010 / John Nichols

Reclaiming a Legacy: The Death of Fatima Meer and the World Cup Reclaiming a Legacy: The Death of Fatima Meer and the World Cup

A giant of the South African freedom struggle, Fatima Meer, has passed away. The rush has already begun to claim her legacy.

Mar 14, 2010 / Dave Zirin

White House: By March 21, Health Reform Will Be ‘Law of the Land’ White House: By March 21, Health Reform Will Be ‘Law of the Land’

On or near the 18th, there will be House and Senate votes. There may be a White House bill signing, or two. And Obama is going to be central to the process.

Mar 12, 2010 / John Nichols

Slacker Friday Slacker Friday

On Evan Thomas, birthers, and the health care bill "stepping-stone" argument.

Mar 12, 2010 / Eric Alterman

Nazia Quazi Update Nazia Quazi Update

Watch the video; write a letter; get involved!

Mar 12, 2010 / Katha Pollitt

Radio, Radio Radio, Radio

The importance of right-wing talk radio. Plus, the insane celebrity salaries for hosts and anchors on major networks.

Mar 11, 2010 / Eric Alterman

Bernie Tells It Like It Is Bernie Tells It Like It Is

 Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at the Progressive Media Summit.

Mar 11, 2010 / Greg Kaufmann

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