Politics

In China-Bashing in the 2010 Election, Echoes of the Cold War In China-Bashing in the 2010 Election, Echoes of the Cold War

Democrats and Republicans are trying to outdo each other by blaming China for America's decline.

Oct 11, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

The Road Ahead for Progressives: Back to Basics

The Road Ahead for Progressives: Back to Basics The Road Ahead for Progressives: Back to Basics

For all the supposed preparation progressives did for a return to political power, we haven’t figured out how to relate to an actual government. If progressives cannot "...

Oct 11, 2010 / Gara LaMarche and Deepak Bhargava

‘Obama’s Wars’ Reveals the US Is Living ‘On Borrowed Time’ ‘Obama’s Wars’ Reveals the US Is Living ‘On Borrowed Time’

Bob Woodward's new book is essential reading for anyone seeking a map out of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Oct 11, 2010 / Tom Hayden

At Tea Party Convention, Lou Dobbs Avoids Immigration Issues At Tea Party Convention, Lou Dobbs Avoids Immigration Issues

Most of the 2,800 Tea Partiers at a two-day convention in Virginia either hadn’t heard of or didn’t care about the controversy over Lou Dobbs's reliance on the labor of...

Oct 11, 2010 / Laura Stampler

Commentary: John Nichols on Russ Feingold’s Future Commentary: John Nichols on Russ Feingold’s Future

Russ Feingold has been one of the few consistently progressive Senators in Washington, so it's no surprise that he's now a prime target for conservatives.

Oct 8, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV

Jobs and Income Data Add Up to an Historically Unequal Future Jobs and Income Data Add Up to an Historically Unequal Future

The recession’s legacy will be an unprecedentedly imbalanced, winner-takes-all economy.

Oct 8, 2010 / Kai Wright

The Afghanistan War: Year Ten The Afghanistan War: Year Ten

Nearing a decade of conflict in Afghanistan, the US armed forces are quickly turning into quagmire specialists.

Oct 8, 2010 / Andrew J. Bacevich

The Breakdown: How Can the Democrats Close the Enthusiasm Gap?

The Breakdown: How Can the Democrats Close the Enthusiasm Gap? The Breakdown: How Can the Democrats Close the Enthusiasm Gap?

Ari Berman and Chris Hayes ask why Republicans are fired up and ready to go while Democrats are just burnt out?

Oct 8, 2010 / Chris Hayes

Ari Berman on How to Revamp the Democratic Party Ari Berman on How to Revamp the Democratic Party

On MSNBC's Morning Joe, Ari Berman says that we are witnessing a fight for the soul of the Democratic Party.

Oct 7, 2010 / Press Room

Ari Berman on How to Revamp the Democratic Party Ari Berman on How to Revamp the Democratic Party

On MSNBC's Morning Joe, Ari Berman says that we are witnessing a fight for the soul of the Democratic Party.

Oct 7, 2010 / Morning Joe

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