Rising to the Occasion Rising to the Occasion
The capitalists who have run things so far have forfeited all trust and respect. So what will we do now? A Nation Forum.
Mar 5, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Ehrenreich and Bill Fletcher Jr.
The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Michele Bachmann’s Bull The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Michele Bachmann’s Bull
The Nation's Chris Hayes crowns Congresswoman Michele Bachmann the Demi Glas of Wingnuttia for her ignorant attack on the stimulus plan.
Feb 19, 2009 / Countdown
Bad Paper Bad Paper
Does the author of They Knew They Were Right really think he has done nothing wrong?
Feb 18, 2009 / Books & the Arts / John Palattella
Auguries in the Dawn of Obama-Time Auguries in the Dawn of Obama-Time
At almost every level, his choices of people and policy have been calibrated to appease the establishment.
Feb 4, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Beyond Hope Beyond Hope
When the government is organizing a movement to back the government in the name of progressive politics, something is seriously awry.
Jan 28, 2009 / Column / Gary Younge
Ten Goals for Obama’s First 1,460 Days Ten Goals for Obama’s First 1,460 Days
Following the values of progressive patriotism, here's an ambitious agenda for the forty-fourth president's first--and second--terms.
Jan 13, 2009 / Feature / Mark Green
Nation Editor Challenges GOP Smear Nation Editor Challenges GOP Smear
When Minnesota Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann called Barack Obama and his supporters 'anti-American,' The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel fought back.
Oct 18, 2008 / MSNBC
Lords of Misrule: Thomas Frank Takes on the GOP Lords of Misrule: Thomas Frank Takes on the GOP
On the campaign trail, they're culture warriors; once in office, conservatives just follow the money.
Oct 8, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Jefferson Decker
Q&A With Thomas Frank Q&A With Thomas Frank
The central thesis of Thomas Frank's new book, The Wrecking Crew, is that the kind of obscene depravity witnessed at the Department. of Interior is the natural result of the conser...
Sep 16, 2008 / Feature / Chris Hayes
Jesse Helms, American Bigot Jesse Helms, American Bigot
In death it's easy to dismiss Jesse Helms as a colorful buffoon or a relic of the bad old days of segregation and sexism, but that doesn't do his bigotry justice.
Jul 6, 2008 / Lisa Duggan