Politics

From Ohio to Wisconsin: The Stage Is Set for Scott Walker’s Recall From Ohio to Wisconsin: The Stage Is Set for Scott Walker’s Recall

 The Wisconsin governor says his circumstance is different from that of Ohio’s Kasich. But that’s not what he told a caller he thought was billionaire David Koch.

Nov 14, 2011 / John Nichols

From Ohio to Wisconsin: Stage is Set for Scott Walker Recall From Ohio to Wisconsin: Stage is Set for Scott Walker Recall

 The Wisconsin governor says his circumstance is different. But that's not what he told a caller he thought was David Koch.

Nov 14, 2011 / John Nichols

From Ohio to Wisconsin: Stage is Set for Scott Walker Recall From Ohio to Wisconsin: Stage is Set for Scott Walker Recall

 The Wisconsin governor says his circumstance is different. But that's not what he told a caller he thought was David Koch.

Nov 14, 2011 / John Nichols

Will Clarence Thomas Recuse Himself From Obamacare Case? Will Clarence Thomas Recuse Himself From Obamacare Case?

The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the health care reform law—renewing concerns about Thomas's conflict of interest. 

Nov 14, 2011 / George Zornick

Ari Berman: Karl Rove’s Attack on Elizabeth Warren Backfired Ari Berman: Karl Rove’s Attack on Elizabeth Warren Backfired

Karl Rove’s ad is a vicious attack on Warren full of distorted images of the Occupy movement protesters and ungrounded claims.

Nov 14, 2011 / Press Room

The GOP Candidates Are Confused on Afghanistan The GOP Candidates Are Confused on Afghanistan

 Debate in South Carolina serves up little hawkishness, lots of know-nothingism.

Nov 14, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

War, Torture, Assassination: Debate Confirms GOP’s the Party of Cheney War, Torture, Assassination: Debate Confirms GOP’s the Party of Cheney

When it comes to foreign policy, the Republicans who would be president are taking their cues from the former vice president on war, secrecy and, above all, torture.

Nov 13, 2011 / John Nichols

Open All Night Open All Night

Alterman on comedy and Crosby, Stills and Nash and Reed on media's political coverage bias. 

Nov 11, 2011 / Eric Alterman

Slide Show: Nine Cities of Occupied America

Slide Show: Nine Cities of Occupied America Slide Show: Nine Cities of Occupied America

Last month, The Nation reported on nine cities in which the Occupy Wall Street movement had really taken hold. As the weeks have worn on, many cities have faced a crackdown from lo…

Nov 11, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Panetta: No War With Iran Panetta: No War With Iran

 Obama administration lowers temperature over Iran nuclear issue, and it loses its top Middle East hawk.

Nov 11, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

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