What Is the Public Option? What Is the Public Option?
The Nation's Chris Hayes explains the proposed healthcare reforms as part of a panel discussion at the Netroots Nation conference.
Aug 17, 2009 / Sum of Change
Sanders: Lies, Fibs and Anti-Reformers Sanders: Lies, Fibs and Anti-Reformers
Since many Americans are misinformed about the opportunities a healthcare reform will bring, Sen. Bernie Sanders tries to expose the lies surrounding the bill.
Aug 14, 2009 / Brave New Films
Netroots Nation: Sestak vs. Specter Netroots Nation: Sestak vs. Specter
From the annual Netroots Nation conference, The Nation's Ari Melber and Pennsylvania blogger Susie Madrak moderate the first forum between the two candidates.
Aug 14, 2009 / The Nation Video
What Will Define the Next Six Months of Obama’s Presidency? What Will Define the Next Six Months of Obama’s Presidency?
The Nation's Ari Melber discusses four major steps that President Obama should undertake to prevent his ratings from declining and gain more support for healthcare reform.
Aug 12, 2009 / MSNBC
Racism Runs Wild at Town Halls Racism Runs Wild at Town Halls
Nation blogger Melissa Harris-Lacewell on the racist undercurrent of the anti-healthcare reform crowds, the "birthers" and the recent trend of hanging public officials in effigy.
Aug 12, 2009 / Countdown
Sarah Palin Hypes ‘Death’ Panels Sarah Palin Hypes ‘Death’ Panels
Keith Olbermann takes on Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck and other propagators of healthcare reform misinformation in this special comment.
Aug 11, 2009 / Countdown
Fixer: The Taking of Ajmal Naqshbandi Fixer: The Taking of Ajmal Naqshbandi
Nation contributor Christian Parenti describes the relationship between a fixer and a Western reporter in a haunting documentary about the kidnapping of his fixer in Afghanistan.
Aug 11, 2009 / Books & the Arts / The Nation Video
Sanders Unfiltered: America’s Class Crisis Sanders Unfiltered: America’s Class Crisis
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders calls for a "new type of Wall Street, a Wall Street that is not interested in bubble economics," in this first in a series of videos.
Aug 11, 2009 / Brave New Films
Grassroots Groups or Astroturf Agitators? Grassroots Groups or Astroturf Agitators?
Nation blogger Melissa Harris-Lacewell tries to get to the bottom of right wing anger on display at healthcare town halls around the country.
Aug 10, 2009 / Countdown
Is Bipartisanship Bad for Healthcare? Is Bipartisanship Bad for Healthcare?
The Nation's Chris Hayes points out that conservative senators have little reason to vote for a healthcare reform, and Republicans will run against the bill in 2010 no matter what.
Aug 6, 2009 / Countdown