De-Spoiling the Election De-Spoiling the Election
In 2000, Al Gore beat George W. Bush in the state of New Mexico by a mere 366 votes--a slimmer margin than in Florida. Ralph Nader polled 21,251 votes.
Jun 24, 2004 / Rob Richie and Steven Hill
Ralph Reed’s Gamble Ralph Reed’s Gamble
When Ralph Reed was the boyish director of the Christian Coalition, he made opposition to gambling a major plank in his "family values" agenda, calling gambling "a cancer on the ...
Jun 24, 2004 / Jack Newfield
Genocide in Darfur Genocide in Darfur
Africa Action has launched a petition, supported by the Congressional Black Caucus, that calls on Secretary of State Colin Powell to name the genocide in Darfur and to support imme...
Jun 24, 2004 / Salih Booker and Ann-Louise Colgan
Nation Notes Nation Notes
Announcing the winner of the Nation Button Contest!
Jun 24, 2004 / The Editors
Tyson’s Moral Anchor Tyson’s Moral Anchor
Readers who'd like to support the workers of Local 556 can send a tax-deductible donation to "Safe Work/Safe Food," c/o Teamsters Local 556, 1750 Portland Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 9...
Jun 24, 2004 / Eric Schlosser
Election Matters Election Matters
The most intriguing story in Washington these days is a subterranean conflict that reporters cannot cover because some of them are involved.
Jun 24, 2004 / William Greider
Lies…and Lies Lies…and Lies
Let's not be naïve. Presidents, like diplomats, at times go forth and lie for their country.
Jun 24, 2004 / The Editors
Light Up the Sky Light Up the Sky
Milton Glaser, a longtime friend of The Nation and the designer behind the "I ♥ NY" campaign, is back with a new idea: He proposes that New Yorkers welcome the GOP in Augu...
Jun 24, 2004 / Milton Glaser
Divining the Court Divining the Court
Our best legal brains are still scratching their heads about the Supreme Court decision in the Pledge of Allegiance case (see Elisabeth Sifton, "
Jun 17, 2004 / The Editors