Obama’s Debt to New Orleans Obama’s Debt to New Orleans
The Democratic Party found its voice in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It owes the people of New Orleans a real recovery.
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Melissa Harris-Perry and James Perry
V. Norman Thomas–Why Not? V. Norman Thomas–Why Not?
During the 1932 presidential campaign when there seemed to be little separating the Republicans from the Democrats, Socialist Party leader Norman Thomas found a new audience for th...
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Devere Allen
Redefining National Security Redefining National Security
Some military analysts are warning Obama that insurencies, revolts and economically driven instability could threaten our way of life. It's a path fraught with hazards.
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
Can America Make a Deal to Save the Planet? Can America Make a Deal to Save the Planet?
Despite inaction over the past eight years, the United States still has a chance to reclaim a leading global role in curbing greenhouse gas emissions.
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Sophie Ragsdale
Philadelphia Rising Philadelphia Rising
The mayor's budget plan would close libraries. The people say, Think again.
Mar 11, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert S. Eshelman
Fixing the Fed Fixing the Fed
To restore the nation's broken financial system, Washington must reform the Federal Reserve.
Mar 11, 2009 / Feature / William Greider
The Perfect Storm The Perfect Storm
The intensifying economic crisis slams the world of nonprofit organizations.
Mar 11, 2009 / Feature / Eyal Press
Norman Thomas Norman Thomas
The Nation follows Norman Thomas as he campaigns for the presidency on the Socialist ticket in 1928. While he had no chance of winning, his campaign was seen as a success.
Mar 11, 2009 / Feature / McAlister Coleman
Limits and Horizons Limits and Horizons
The best we can hope for is robust left Keynesianism--capitalism with a green and social democratic face.
Mar 11, 2009 / Feature / Christian Parenti
Jamileh Ebrahimi, Educational Justice Organizer Jamileh Ebrahimi, Educational Justice Organizer
Want to improve K-12 schools in your city? Get your friends involved, says Ebrahimi.
Mar 10, 2009 / Feature / Jamilah King