Government

The Poverty Nation Washington Built The Poverty Nation Washington Built

The massive job losses between 2008 and 2009 were surely the biggest factor in the record poverty numbers the Census just reported. But those harrowing months were neither the be...

Sep 17, 2010 / Kai Wright

DREAM Act Comes to the Senate Next Week

DREAM Act Comes to the Senate Next Week DREAM Act Comes to the Senate Next Week

Senators decide next week if hundreds of thousands of undocumented young people will get a path to citizenship. Student activists are mobilizing to convince them to say yes.

Sep 16, 2010 / StudentNation / Braden Goyette

The Teapot Tempest The Teapot Tempest

Democratic candidates can't just campaign by fear-mongering on the Tea Party. A populist message that emphasizes job creation will speak to Dems and independents who put Obama in t...

Sep 15, 2010 / The Editors

Think, Prey, Vote

Think, Prey, Vote Think, Prey, Vote

The scariest Republicans are not necessarily tea-stained—and other lessons to keep in mind as Election 2010 roars in.

Sep 15, 2010 / John Nichols

The Professional Left Isn’t Dead Yet The Professional Left Isn’t Dead Yet

Progressive scored a victory last night in a closely watched House race in New Hampshire, improving Democrats' odds in the general election.

Sep 15, 2010 / Ari Berman

What Obama’s Presidency Needs: A Big Reset

What Obama’s Presidency Needs: A Big Reset What Obama’s Presidency Needs: A Big Reset

Some free advice for President Obama: take a deep breath, admit the Democratic Party has failed to grasp the enormity of economic upheaval in this country—and start using gov...

Sep 13, 2010 / William Greider

Rand Paul’s Kentucky Derby

Rand Paul’s Kentucky Derby Rand Paul’s Kentucky Derby

The Tea Party favorite is in a race to stitch together a statewide Republican coalition.

Sep 9, 2010 / Feature / Dan Bischoff

Melber on Why the Majority Should Rule Melber on Why the Majority Should Rule

Ari Melber shares his plan on how to fix Congress—let the majority win.

Sep 1, 2010 / Press Room

Melber on Why the Majority Should Rule Melber on Why the Majority Should Rule

Ari Melber shares his plan on how to fix Congress—let the majority win.

Sep 1, 2010 / MSNBC

I’m Not in Love… I’m Not in Love…

Some musical selections, and on News Corp.'s donation to the Republicans.

Aug 19, 2010 / Eric Alterman

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