Holiday Spirit? Holiday Spirit?
It's that familiar season, full of quaint old false beliefs. Like that crazy Santa Claus notion there's such a thing as just desserts. Who's been naughty and who's been nice? It's ...
Dec 23, 2009 / Laura Flanders
Who You Callin’ Moderate? Who You Callin’ Moderate?
The Senate held a historic vote on health care reform last night at 1 AM. Splitting exactly along party lines--that is, if you call Joe Lieberman a Democrat--the health care bill m...
Dec 22, 2009 / Laura Flanders
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big To Blow For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big To Blow
Contrary to countless reports, the debacle in Copenhagen was not everyone’s fault.
Dec 21, 2009 / Naomi Klein
The Princess Principles for New Orleans The Princess Principles for New Orleans
Disney's The Princess and the Frog opened last week. It showcased Disney's first African American princess, prompted significant merchandise sales, and provoked racial and femini...
Dec 21, 2009 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Senate Clinches Healthcare Deal with Abortion Compromise Senate Clinches Healthcare Deal with Abortion Compromise
Democratic senators get to 60 votes on healthcare, striking a deal on abortion that is not quite as odious as the House's restriction.
Dec 19, 2009 / Emily Douglas
George Monbiot Speaks with The Nation George Monbiot Speaks with The Nation
A leading environmentalist, Monbiot discusses climate science, what's wrong with the U.S., and the need for a strong climate justice movement.
Dec 18, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman
Time is running out Time is running out
What to look out for on the final day of COP15
Dec 18, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman
The Best Argument for the Afghan War – and What’s Wrong with It The Best Argument for the Afghan War – and What’s Wrong with It
For those of us on the left, the best argument in favor of the Afghan war is not Obama's claim that we need to stop Al Qaeda from returning to its bases in Afghanistan. Al Qaeda d...
Dec 18, 2009 / Jon Wiener
Axelrod Walks Back Insanity Defense on WH Blogger Call Axelrod Walks Back Insanity Defense on WH Blogger Call
The White House swiftly organized a blogger conference call on Thursday evening to rally support for health care reform, in a bid to stem fallout from progressives over recent comp...
Dec 17, 2009 / Ari Melber
Congress Launches Investigation into Taliban Payola Congress Launches Investigation into Taliban Payola
Aram Roston's November Nation exposé, "How the U.S. Funds the Taliban," has been fast picking up steam on Capitol Hill. In the article, supported by the Investigat...
Dec 17, 2009 / Esther Kaplan