Bernie Sanders Talks Up Primary Challenge to Obama as ‘a Good Idea for Our Democracy and for the Democratic Party’ Bernie Sanders Talks Up Primary Challenge to Obama as ‘a Good Idea for Our Democracy and for the Democratic Party’
The Vermont independent is not running for president, but he says it’s time “that people start asking the president some hard questions about why he said one thing duri...
Aug 14, 2011 / John Nichols
Can We Have Health Reform Without an Individual Mandate? Yes, It’s Called ‘Medicare for All’ Can We Have Health Reform Without an Individual Mandate? Yes, It’s Called ‘Medicare for All’
As another court strikes down the individual mandate, it's time for Medicare to be expanded to cover all Americans —affordably, efficiently, capably and constitutio...
Aug 13, 2011 / John Nichols
Nation Conversations: George Zornick and Robert Pollin: Why Do Ratings Agencies Matter? Nation Conversations: George Zornick and Robert Pollin: Why Do Ratings Agencies Matter?
Why did Standard & Poor's take the seemingly radical step of downgrading the US government's credit rating, and how do ratings agencies wield such power in the first place?
Aug 12, 2011 / The Nation
In Wisconsin, Did Democratic Strategists Tell Candidates to ‘Soften’ Their Pro-Labor Message? In Wisconsin, Did Democratic Strategists Tell Candidates to ‘Soften’ Their Pro-Labor Message?
John Nichols discusses the Wisconsin recall elections and why Democrats and President Obama have shied away from pro-labor positions.
Aug 12, 2011 / Press Room
This Week: A Jobs Agenda. PLUS: 2012 Heats Up This Week: A Jobs Agenda. PLUS: 2012 Heats Up
This week, I argue for bold action on jobs. We’re in Ames, Iowa for Saturday’s straw poll. Newly appointed MSNBC host Chris Hayes pens his final column as DC editor. An...
Aug 12, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In Wisconsin, Did Democratic Strategists Tell Candidates to ‘Soften’ Their Pro-Labor Message? In Wisconsin, Did Democratic Strategists Tell Candidates to ‘Soften’ Their Pro-Labor Message?
John Nichols discusses the Wisconsin recall elections and why Democrats and President Obama have shied away from pro-labor positions.
Aug 12, 2011 / MSNBC
Five Questions for Rick Perry Five Questions for Rick Perry
Texas Governor Rick Perry has joined the presidential race. Here are some questions he should have to answer.
Aug 12, 2011 / Ben Adler
Crazy, Stupid, Republicans Crazy, Stupid, Republicans
Eric has never written for US News, and he is frustrated with T-Mobile.
Aug 12, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Ari Berman: The Not-So-Super Committee Ari Berman: The Not-So-Super Committee
Nancy Pelosi's additions to the Super Committee finalizes the group of twelve congresspersons tasked with deciding how to cut $1.2 trillion dollars from the federal budget.
Aug 12, 2011 / Press Room
Ari Berman: The Not-So-Super Committee Ari Berman: The Not-So-Super Committee
Nancy Pelosi's additions to the Super Committee finalizes the group of twelve congresspersons tasked with deciding how to cut $1.2 trillion dollars from the federal budget.
Aug 12, 2011 / Countdown