Ari Berman

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Ari Berman is a former senior contributing writer for The Nation.

Red Guns, Blue Crime Red Guns, Blue Crime

A new report by Mayors Against Illegal Guns debunks the idea that more guns lead to less crime.

Oct 3, 2010 / Ari Berman

Rahm’s Departure Will Help Reset Obama White House Rahm’s Departure Will Help Reset Obama White House

Rahm's depature affords Obama a perfect opportunity to reconnect with his grassroots base.

Sep 30, 2010 / Ari Berman

Ari Berman on Obama’s Grassroots Ari Berman on Obama’s Grassroots

"If you look at Obama’s White House," says The Nation's Ari Berman, "it’s very much now a top-down, insider White House, following a very conventional...

Sep 29, 2010 / Ari Berman

Herding Donkeys

Herding Donkeys Herding Donkeys

Grassroots activists and Beltway insiders are fighting for the soul of Obama's Democratic Party.

Sep 29, 2010 / Feature / Ari Berman

First Look: ‘Herding Donkeys’ Book Trailer First Look: ‘Herding Donkeys’ Book Trailer

In an exlusive video on TheNation.com, Ari Berman premieres the trailer for his new book, Herding Donkeys: The Fight to Rebuild the Democratic Party and Reshape American Politics.

Sep 27, 2010 / Ari Berman

Checking Corporate Power in Washington and Wall Street Checking Corporate Power in Washington and Wall Street

Yesterday brought a mixed bag of news for reformers on Capitol Hill.

Sep 24, 2010 / Ari Berman

Summers’s Over. What’s Next for Obama’s Economic Team?

Summers’s Over. What’s Next for Obama’s Economic Team? Summers’s Over. What’s Next for Obama’s Economic Team?

With Larry Summers leaving, who should Obama pick to shake up his economic team? Things could get better—or worse.

Sep 22, 2010 / Ari Berman

The Professional Left Isn’t Dead Yet The Professional Left Isn’t Dead Yet

Progressive scored a victory last night in a closely watched House race in New Hampshire, improving Democrats' odds in the general election.

Sep 15, 2010 / Ari Berman

Noted. Noted.

Ari Berman on getting Rahm Emanuel out of the White House.

Sep 9, 2010 / Ari Berman

The Sooner Rahm Leaves, the Better for Obama

The Sooner Rahm Leaves, the Better for Obama The Sooner Rahm Leaves, the Better for Obama

Rahm’s alleged biggest asset—his ties to Capitol Hill and intricate knowledge of Beltway politics—has paid few dividends for Obama. Shaking up the White House sho...

Sep 8, 2010 / Ari Berman

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