A New START Towards Nuclear Sanity A New START Towards Nuclear Sanity
The herculean effort required to win Senate ratification of a modest arms reduction treaty is a stark reminder of how tough it will be to reach more far-reaching agreements on nuc...
Jan 3, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Filibuster Reform At Last? Filibuster Reform At Last?
Why the next Congress should alter this outdated and anachronistic tool.
Dec 28, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Action, Hope, 2011 Action, Hope, 2011
Looking forward to 2011, here are a few of the many ideas, organizing efforts and causes worth fighting for as we work together to make this a more just and decent nation.
Dec 23, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
This Week at TheNation.com: Coverage of the Tax Cut Deal. Plus: Video Report from the UK Student Protest This Week at TheNation.com: Coverage of the Tax Cut Deal. Plus: Video Report from the UK Student Protest
Continued coverage of the tax cut deal. Plus, two videos and a podcast.
Dec 17, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Progressive’s Answer to Obama A Progressive’s Answer to Obama
Without a president who will stand up for the ideals he ran on, even as he seeks resolution, the progressive worldview becomes muted, and the conservative worldview validated.
Dec 15, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Senator Bernie Sanders: Another 8 1/2 Hours Serving the People Senator Bernie Sanders: Another 8 1/2 Hours Serving the People
For the Senator from Vermont, his Friday speech against Obama's tax cut compromise was just another day on the job.
Dec 14, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
This Week at TheNation.com: Continued WikiLeaks Coverage. Plus: Two Slideshows and an Award This Week at TheNation.com: Continued WikiLeaks Coverage. Plus: Two Slideshows and an Award
Continued WikiLeaks Coverage. Plus, Scahill testifies before Congress.
Dec 10, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Treasury Blocks Legal Aid for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure Treasury Blocks Legal Aid for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Some hard-hit states want to use their TARP money to fund legal aid for homeowners struggling with foreclosure. Treasury has said no—but Rep. Marcy Kaptur is fighting ba...
Dec 9, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Imperiled Presidency? The Imperiled Presidency?
President Obama's not-so-subtle retreats are turning into a rout.
Dec 8, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Voting Reform Finds its Moment A Voting Reform Finds its Moment
An electoral system known as "Ranked Choice Voting" could open the door to a wider range of viable progressive candidates in races across the country.
Dec 3, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel