O’Connor and the Parameters of Possibility O’Connor and the Parameters of Possibility
Bruce Shapiro argues that O'Connor's resignation poses a conundrum for Republicans.
Jul 6, 2005 / Bruce Shapiro
Profiles in Cowardice Profiles in Cowardice
Senate Democrats are preparing to take a dive on the issue they have righteously hammered for four years--the estate tax.
Jun 29, 2005 / William Greider
Nation Notes Nation Notes
Our Deadline Poet is on vacation this week. And speaking of vacation, with this issue The Nation goes on its biweekly summer schedule.
Jun 29, 2005 / The Editors
Plan B for Plan B Plan B for Plan B
The FDA's refusal to issue a decision on Plan B reflects the influence of the Christian right over Bush Administration policy.
Jun 29, 2005 / Ayelish McGarvey
Reviewing the Estate Tax Reviewing the Estate Tax
Two states recently restored the estate tax to fund critical middle-class programs.
Jun 29, 2005 / David Sirota
Climate and the G-8 Climate and the G-8
Though the G-8 leaders should subsidize zero-carbon energy sources, they should resist Bush's advocacy of nuclear energy.
Jun 29, 2005 / Mark Hertsgaard
Giving Africa a Hand Giving Africa a Hand
Activists must push for more debt relief for all impoverished countries in Africa.
Jun 29, 2005 / The Editors
On to Ohio On to Ohio
With Ohio's GOP tainted by scandal and corruption, Democrats see an opening for 2006.
Jun 27, 2005 / Chris Hayes
Reviewing the Patriot Act Reviewing the Patriot Act
Senate Dems defending privacy rights move toward the majority, while their opponents stay in the minority.
Jun 23, 2005 / David Sirota