Neocons Attack Egyptian Dissident Mohamed ElBaradei, Again Neocons Attack Egyptian Dissident Mohamed ElBaradei, Again
The Egyptian opposition leader debunked hyped intelligence that led the US into war in Iraq. It's no surprise that war cheerleaders are now attacking him again.
Jan 31, 2011 / Ari Berman
Koch Brothers v. the Left in Palm Springs Koch Brothers v. the Left in Palm Springs
For years one of the Koch brothers’ greatest achievements was the fact that no one knew who they were or what influence they had. The counter-demonstration next to their secr...
Jan 30, 2011 / Nancy Goldstein
The Return of the Culture Wars The Return of the Culture Wars
As before, hypocrites are lining their coffers by pandering to ignorance and xenophobia.
Jan 27, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Doug Harvey
GOP Fires at the Pentagon GOP Fires at the Pentagon
Among Republicans, a civil war has broken out over defense spending.
Jan 27, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
How Did We Miss Obama’s Great Big ‘Socialist’ State of the Union? How Did We Miss Obama’s Great Big ‘Socialist’ State of the Union?
Georgia Congressman Paul Broun, arguably the most right-wing of the House Republican Caucus's right-wing members, heard something many State of the Union listerners missed: "s...
Jan 27, 2011 / John Nichols
Did Michele Bachmann Hijack the GOP Message to Prep a Presidential Bid? Did Michele Bachmann Hijack the GOP Message to Prep a Presidential Bid?
Top Republicans kept the Minnesota congresswoman out of House leadership, only to have her reemerge as a headline-grabbing potential presidential candidate.
Jan 26, 2011 / John Nichols
Paul Ryan, the Republicans’ ‘Thinker’ Paul Ryan, the Republicans’ ‘Thinker’
In his State of the Union response, Paul Ryan will no doubt be respectful, and sorry that he must dissent from the president's course. Don't be fooled.
Jan 25, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Bachmann Tea Party Overdrive: Minnesota Congresswoman Positions to Take Palin’s Place Bachmann Tea Party Overdrive: Minnesota Congresswoman Positions to Take Palin’s Place
With Sarah Palin's star fading, Michele Bachmann is touring Iowa and positioning herself as the next best presidential prospect of Tea Party Republicans.
Jan 23, 2011 / John Nichols
Slide Show: Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’ in 2011 Slide Show: Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’ in 2011
On January 22nd, 1973, 38 years ago this week, the Supreme Court handed down the landmark Roe vs. Wade case, establishing a woman’s right to seek an abortion under the Consti…
Jan 21, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Stealing the Constitution Stealing the Constitution
Inside the right's campaign to hijack our country's founding text—and how to fight back.
Jan 20, 2011 / Feature / Garrett Epps