Russ Feingold Speaks Out Russ Feingold Speaks Out
The former senator talks about money and politics, connecting with voters in the age of mass media and his future in public life.
Jan 13, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols
Kabuki Democracy—and How to Fix It Kabuki Democracy—and How to Fix It
Obama's election was not the game changer progressives hoped for. For that, we need to remake our democracy's rules.
Jan 5, 2011 / Feature / Eric Alterman
The End of New Deal Liberalism The End of New Deal Liberalism
When the Democratic Party fails to use government’s extensive powers to reverse economic disorder, it must be the end of the line for the governing ideology inherited from Ro...
Jan 5, 2011 / Feature / William Greider
Former CIA Asset Luis Posada Goes to Trial Former CIA Asset Luis Posada Goes to Trial
The Cuban exile has a long record of terror, but his trial, starting today, is on lesser charges.
Jan 5, 2011 / Feature / Peter Kornbluh
The Progressive Honor Roll of 2010 The Progressive Honor Roll of 2010
In a tough year for progressives, these courageous people and smart ideas shone through.
Dec 22, 2010 / Feature / John Nichols
What Newark Schools Need What Newark Schools Need
Why won't Facebook philanthropist Mark Zuckerberg use his gift to build on progress already being made?
Dec 22, 2010 / Feature / Dana Goldstein
Beyond Silver Bullets for American Education Beyond Silver Bullets for American Education
The problems facing our schools demand solutions, not slogans.
Dec 22, 2010 / Feature / Pedro Noguera and Randi Weingarten
Nelson Mandela: Conversations With a Myth Nelson Mandela: Conversations With a Myth
In his new memoir the South African leader struggles to overcome his image as a saint.
Dec 22, 2010 / Feature / Ariel Dorfman
How the Afghan Counterinsurgency Threatens Pakistan How the Afghan Counterinsurgency Threatens Pakistan
Our war has radicalized Pakistanis, turning many against the West and their own government.
Dec 16, 2010 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
Matthew Hoh’s Afghanistan: An Insider Talks Matthew Hoh’s Afghanistan: An Insider Talks
Why did the senior State Department representative resign from his Afghanistan post?
Dec 16, 2010 / Feature / Barbara Koeppel