Government

They Like Mike They Like Mike

Is America ready for a nonideological problem solver with liberal views on gun control, gay rights and abortion?

Jan 24, 2008 / Feature / Micah L. Sifry

Moody’s: The Terrorist at Ground Zero Moody’s: The Terrorist at Ground Zero

Lusting after pools of Social Security and Medicare money, the Wall Street giant aims to dictate national policy through the barrel of a financial gun.

Jan 17, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Blackwater’s Brothers Blackwater’s Brothers

A deepening conflict-of-interest scandal envelops the Krongard brothers--Howard, a State Department official overseeing Blackwater contracts, and his brother Alvin, who has long be...

Nov 15, 2007 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

The Coming Foreclosure Tsunami The Coming Foreclosure Tsunami

As Congress grapples with the wave of foreclosures and bankruptcies resulting from the subprime mess, why are some Dems siding with the banks?

Nov 13, 2007 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Executive Excess on Capitol Hill Executive Excess on Capitol Hill

Faced with a no-brainer fix to close a tax loophole, Senate Democrats are dithering, caught between the interests of their donors and their voters.

Nov 12, 2007 / Feature / Chris Hayes and Charlie Cray

Time to Choose Time to Choose

Eight Nation contributors make the best case for their candidate.

Nov 8, 2007 / Feature / The Nation

Preparing for the Inevitable Preparing for the Inevitable

The San Diego wildfires should prompt political candidates to address the fact that communities across America are ill-equipped to deal with natural and unnatural disasters.

Nov 3, 2007 / Donald Cohen

Relearning the Art of Diplomacy Relearning the Art of Diplomacy

Most candidates have no idea what it involves.

Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Anatol Lieven

The Kids Aren’t Alright The Kids Aren’t Alright

President Bush's neglect of government-sponsored childcare programs has a steep price. Children are paying.

Oct 25, 2007 / Feature / Sharon Lerner

Al Franken Seeks the Wellstone Seat Al Franken Seeks the Wellstone Seat

Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken has won wide support among voters--and conservatives are getting scared.

Oct 18, 2007 / Feature / John Nichols

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