Bill McKibben: Connecting the Dots on Climate Change Bill McKibben: Connecting the Dots on Climate Change
In the aftermath of a superstorm, Americans are finally waking up to global warming.
Dec 5, 2012 / The Nation Video and On The Earth Productions
Why Top Republicans Are Bailing on the Norquist Pledge Why Top Republicans Are Bailing on the Norquist Pledge
Over time, Americans have become more open to tax increases.
Dec 5, 2012 / Chris Hayes
Norquist Says He Fights for ‘Taxpayers,’ but Goes to Bat for Donors Norquist Says He Fights for ‘Taxpayers,’ but Goes to Bat for Donors
Grover Norquist has a long history of helping his corporate donors lobby for tax subsidies and other gifts.
Dec 5, 2012 / Lee Fang
The Secret of Bernie Sanders’s Success The Secret of Bernie Sanders’s Success
As he takes the lead in the fight to defend Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, the senator has much to teach progressives about how to do politics right.
Dec 5, 2012 / John Nichols
Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’! Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’!
Why do we let doomsayers control the 'fiscal cliff' conversation?
Dec 4, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow
The Barack Obama Story (Updated) The Barack Obama Story (Updated)
How did a community organizer and a constitutional law professor become an extrajudicial, drone-happy president?
Dec 4, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt
The New Filibuster Fight The New Filibuster Fight
With the determination of newly elected senators like Elizabeth Warren, Democrats may finally have the power to change the rule that’s long held American progress hostage.&nb...
Dec 4, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
John Nichols: The Filibuster Must Change John Nichols: The Filibuster Must Change
Lawmakers shouldn’t be able to block legislation behind closed doors.
Dec 3, 2012 / Press Room
Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’
A few key points to keep in mind during the "fiscal cliff" negotiations.
Dec 3, 2012 / Robert B. Reich
Nevada Led the Country in Expanding the Vote. Now, It’s Eyeing Voter ID Nevada Led the Country in Expanding the Vote. Now, It’s Eyeing Voter ID
Nevada's Secretary of State wants to implement a costly voter ID registration system to combat nonexistent voter fraud.
Dec 3, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch