Politics

The Big Green Buy

The Big Green Buy The Big Green Buy

How Obama can use the government's purchasing power to spark the clean-energy revolution.

Jul 15, 2010 / Feature / Christian Parenti

Slide Show: Green Energy

Slide Show: Green Energy Slide Show: Green Energy

BP’s gushing oil well in the Gulf of Mexico has been a disturbing reminder of the toxic nature of our current energy economy. In a special energy issue of The Nation—fe…

Jul 15, 2010 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Fifty Years Ago, Democrats Finally Embraced ‘The Rights of Man’—Committing Unequivocally to Civil and Economic Rights Fifty Years Ago, Democrats Finally Embraced ‘The Rights of Man’—Committing Unequivocally to Civil and Economic Rights

Kennedy declared that " 'The Rights of Man'—the civil and economic rights essential to the human dignity of all men—are indeed our goal and are indeed our first pr...

Jul 15, 2010 / John Nichols

Grisly Mamas

Grisly Mamas Grisly Mamas

Conservative housewives have the same desire for power and respect that liberal women do. No wonder women comprise half of the Tea Party movement.

Jul 14, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Sarah Palin, Paper Grizzly

Sarah Palin, Paper Grizzly Sarah Palin, Paper Grizzly

Even after all the "lamestream media" coverage, new data shows Sarah Palin's "Mama Grizzlies" video was largely ignored by her supporters and watched mostly by ...

Jul 14, 2010 / Ari Melber

Feingold Will Vote Against Financial Services Reform Bill Feingold Will Vote Against Financial Services Reform Bill

Obama claims the legislation soon to be voted on in the Senate will prevent future financial meltdowns. But the Wisconsin Democrat says that simply is not the case.

Jul 14, 2010 / John Nichols

There’s Just No Pleasing Some Robber Barons There’s Just No Pleasing Some Robber Barons

Billionaires and corporate moguls are claiming Obama is anti-business. Think again.

Jul 14, 2010 / Robert Scheer

Obama Should Re-Mobilize His Base for Midterms Obama Should Re-Mobilize His Base for Midterms

The campaign for control of Congress is dominating the Washington landscape.

Jul 13, 2010 / Press Room

Obama Should Re-Mobilize His Base for Midterms Obama Should Re-Mobilize His Base for Midterms

The campaign for control of Congress is dominating the Washington landscape.

Jul 13, 2010 / The Today Show

Has Obama Delivered on Healthcare Reform? Has Obama Delivered on Healthcare Reform?

Eric Alterman asks, should Americans be proud of what Obama has done so far, or has he succeeded only in passing weak reforms?

Jul 13, 2010 / Press Room

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