Government

The War on President Obama’s Czars The War on President Obama’s Czars

The Nation's Chris Hayes weighs in on steady growth of "bizarre mythology" about Obama and the ongoing witchunt aimed at his administration.

Sep 9, 2009 / Countdown

Obama’s Last Chance Obama’s Last Chance

We crave drama, but we're not getting it, except in the form of racist rallies.

Sep 2, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Bush’s Third Term? Bush’s Third Term?

Imagine that George W. Bush had been allowed a third term as president, had run and had won or stolen it, and that we were all now living (and dying) through it.

Sep 1, 2009 / David Swanson

Obama Unshackles Global AIDS Work Obama Unshackles Global AIDS Work

With the change in Pepfar guidelines, the Obama administration opens new opportunities to link AIDS work and family planning and strengthen health systems in developing countries.

Sep 1, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

How Can Obama Win His Base Back? How Can Obama Win His Base Back?

Nation blogger Melissa Harris-Lacewell discusses Obama's declining poll numbers and what the president needs to do to make a comeback.

Aug 24, 2009 / Countdown

The Case for Busting the Filibuster The Case for Busting the Filibuster

It's time to abolish this undemocratic holdover from the days of slavery and segregation.

Aug 12, 2009 / Feature / Thomas Geoghegan

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

Your Questions About Health Care Reform Answered Your Questions About Health Care Reform Answered

Ok, so there's been a lot of misinformation about proposals to reform the health insurance industry and provide (near) universal coverage. Understandable! It's complicated stuff. H...

Aug 11, 2009 / Chris Hayes

Orchestrated Intimidation: We Won’t Stand For It Orchestrated Intimidation: We Won’t Stand For It

Campus Progress has compiled a formidable Toolkit for In-District Action during the August recess.

Aug 4, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Erik Prince testifies

Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Implicated in Murder Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Implicated in Murder

Sworn statements filed in federal court allege that Blackwater founder Erik Prince launched a “crusade” to eliminate Muslims and Islam.

Aug 4, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

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