Paris/Britney Campaign Blowback Paris/Britney Campaign Blowback
John McCain got more than he expected, with an ad comparing Obama to Paris Hilton. The blowback is just beginning.
Aug 6, 2008 / Annabelle Gurwitch
Comic Book Fans Go to the Polls Comic Book Fans Go to the Polls
Americans channeling their favorite superheroes and villains weigh in on who their political heroes will be in this year's election and why.
Aug 5, 2008 / Barely Political
A Devil’s Dictionary of Politics A Devil’s Dictionary of Politics
With millions of first time-voters expected to go to the polls in November, never has an insane political system been more in need of explanation. You won't find much help here.
Aug 3, 2008 / Nicholas von Hoffman
What the McCain Campaign Seems To Be Saying About Obama’s Recently Concluded Trip Abroad What the McCain Campaign Seems To Be Saying About Obama’s Recently Concluded Trip Abroad
It's a race to the bottom of world opinion.
Jul 30, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Bush Parody: Swing ‘Em Home Bush Parody: Swing ‘Em Home
Unlike Bush, these guys are determined to play golf as often as possible to support our soldiers overseas.
Jul 29, 2008 / 236.com
Phil Gramm Says We’re a Nation of Whiners Phil Gramm Says We’re a Nation of Whiners
And who do you think caused the pain?
Jul 16, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Join the Fight to End Junk Mail Join the Fight to End Junk Mail
It takes a lot of work, but it's possible to go green. Start with stopping your junk mail.
Jul 15, 2008 / Annabelle Gurwitch
The New Yorker cartoon controversy The New Yorker cartoon controversy
The Nation has a long history of publishing images even some of our staunchest fans find offensive. Just ask our cartoonists.
Jul 15, 2008 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
McCain Strikes a Pose McCain Strikes a Pose
How can John McCain make himself more exciting to voters? He needs to team up with Madonna!
Jul 8, 2008 / YouTube
Bush Tours Damage Caused by Presidency Bush Tours Damage Caused by Presidency
President Bush will seek to comfort victims of his presidency as they try to make sense of the destruction he has caused.
Jul 7, 2008 / The Onion