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Food Stamps or Teachers? Food Stamps or Teachers?

The fight over Congress's jobs bill has made the GOP's midterm election strategy clear: stubbornly oppose anything and everything that might improve the economy and hope voters b...

Aug 4, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

War Opposition Grows As 102 House Dems, 12 Republicans Oppose Obama’s Afghan Surge War Opposition Grows As 102 House Dems, 12 Republicans Oppose Obama’s Afghan Surge

House approves "emergency" Afghan war funding, but 114 members vote "no" in one of the strongest shows of antiwar sentiment since the Vietnam era.

Jul 28, 2010 / John Nichols

It’s Time to Fix the Estate Tax It’s Time to Fix the Estate Tax

It's been said that only death and taxes are certain. But the "death tax" is anything but certain right now. Costing the Treasury billions, Congress has allowed the estat...

Jul 26, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Barney Frank Reformed Wall Street. Next Up, the Pentagon? Barney Frank Reformed Wall Street. Next Up, the Pentagon?

The president praises House Financial Services Committee chair Barney Frank for getting financial reforms passed. Now, Obama should embrace Frank's call to reduce defense spending ...

Jul 21, 2010 / John Nichols

If Kagan’s So Scary, How Come Lindsey Graham Supports Her Confirmation? If Kagan’s So Scary, How Come Lindsey Graham Supports Her Confirmation?

Obama's Supreme Court nominee advances from Judiciary Committee with backing of Democrats and a conservative Republican -- South Carolina's Lindsey Graham -- and the virtual certai...

Jul 21, 2010 / John Nichols

The Case For Elizabeth Warren The Case For Elizabeth Warren

As the bankers and corporate lobbyists fight to diminish new financial regulation, Elizabeth Warren—leading activist and thinker in favor of reform—should be the top co...

Jul 20, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Another Unelected Senator, Another Blow to Representative Democracy Another Unelected Senator, Another Blow to Representative Democracy

West Virginia's new senator got no votes from the people, just an appointment from his former boss -- the government. Yet, he will vote on every major issue facing the country for ...

Jul 19, 2010 / John Nichols

Wall Street Not Giving to Dems: Good Riddance Wall Street Not Giving to Dems: Good Riddance

Isn't it time legislators focus on diminishing the strings-attached purchasing power of corporate campaign contributions?

Jul 8, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

NOW Urges Senate to Expel David Vitter NOW Urges Senate to Expel David Vitter

National Organization for Women says it is time for the Louisiana senator—a patron of prostitutes and employer of an abusive aide—to go.

Jul 6, 2010 / John Nichols

This Week At TheNation.com This Week At TheNation.com

Inside the battle for healthcare reform. Plus: Two must-see videos and a special honor for The Nation.

Jul 2, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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