Johnny Cash was NOT a Republican Johnny Cash was NOT a Republican
The songs of Johnny Cash--"the Man in Black"--were beacons of light for those who were unjustly locked up, kicked down, and knocked around. He sang from his heart for the poor, t...
Aug 24, 2004 / Peter Rothberg
The Bush Air War The Bush Air War
As is appropriate and necessary, there's currently much attention being focused on the patently false GOP-supported swift boat ad. But, there's more to the nasty air wars ragin...
Aug 23, 2004 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
‘Courageous Resisters’ ‘Courageous Resisters’
On the eve of the Republican National Convention, the Artists Network of Refuse & Resist! is presenting an evening of performance to honor "Courageous Resisters" this Thursday, ...
Aug 23, 2004 / Peter Rothberg
First Day of the RNC First Day of the RNC
When the curtain goes up on the Republicans' Big Show this Monday, there will be gospel and country music performers, elaborate videos and celebrities doing what they can to help...
Aug 23, 2004 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The People’s Guide The People’s Guide
Earlier this week, Mayor Bloomberg offered, among other inducements, a ten percent discount at participating New York City Applebee's to all RNC protesters who picked up and pres...
Aug 19, 2004 / Peter Rothberg
Dean’s Dozens Dean’s Dozens
If you're a recovering Deaniac who believes that Howard Dean's presidential run inspired legions of young people to get involved in politics, leveraged the internet's power to br...
Aug 18, 2004 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Life After Capitalism Life After Capitalism
As virtually all Nation readers know, there are literally hundreds of events being planned to greet the Republican delegates when the GOP arrives in New York City to convene at t...
Aug 16, 2004 / Peter Rothberg
Protecting Every Vote Protecting Every Vote
With the stakes so high, this election may well bring a massive surge in voter registration. Sadly, the potential for widespread voter disenfranchisement due to incompetence, fra...
Aug 13, 2004 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Fight for the Right to Rally Fight for the Right to Rally
Nation readers are likely familiar with the way that New York City has been stonewalling the antiwar coalition United for Peace & Justice's efforts to obtain a legal permit for ...
Aug 11, 2004 / Peter Rothberg
7,345 and Counting…Bush Books 7,345 and Counting…Bush Books
A friend in Oregon reports: "I made my biweekly visit to Powell's bookstore in Portland this morning and found more than a dozen new anti-Bush books. The woman at the check-out c...
Aug 10, 2004 / Katrina vanden Heuvel