Politics

Goodbye Keynes, Hello Hoover

Goodbye Keynes, Hello Hoover Goodbye Keynes, Hello Hoover

Deficits are the cure, not the disease.

Jun 21, 2010 / William Greider

The Unexpected Winning Issue for Democrats: Healthcare

The Unexpected Winning Issue for Democrats: Healthcare The Unexpected Winning Issue for Democrats: Healthcare

New polling suggests a vote for healthcare reform will be a political positive for Democrats in competitive House and Senate races.

Jun 21, 2010 / John Nichols

The Kids Are Just Fine, Thanks The Kids Are Just Fine, Thanks

The organization that funded research bashing donor conception fights against marriage rights for same-sex couples. Should what they say about non-traditional families be trusted?

Jun 18, 2010 / Emily Douglas

Is Holding BP to Account a ‘Shakedown’? Yes, Says Key GOP Group Is Holding BP to Account a ‘Shakedown’? Yes, Says Key GOP Group

Texas Congressman Barton speaks from the heart about his sympathy for BP then thinks better of it. Unfortunately, his fellow conservatives didn't get the cease-and-desist orde...

Jun 18, 2010 / John Nichols

This Week at TheNation.com This Week at TheNation.com

The successful launch of The Nation on GRIT TV. Plus, Glenn Beck and the World Cup, moving to a clean economy and the Republican Party's "Year of the Woman."

Jun 18, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Slacker Friday Slacker Friday

The week in politics, media and Sarah Palin.

Jun 18, 2010 / Eric Alterman

Where Maddow and Krauthammer Meet on Obama’s BP Response Where Maddow and Krauthammer Meet on Obama’s BP Response

While many commentators missed the point, there actually were some substantive problems with Obama's BP speech, too.

Jun 18, 2010 / Ari Melber

The Breakdown: Is Offshore Drilling Ever Safe?

The Breakdown: Is Offshore Drilling Ever Safe? The Breakdown: Is Offshore Drilling Ever Safe?

Is BP unique in its ability to create catastrophe? On this week's The Breakdown, Chris Hayes asks Greenpeace's Kert Davies whether the entire practice of offshore oil drilling is i...

Jun 18, 2010 / Chris Hayes

Can Washington Stand Up to the Energy Industry? Can Washington Stand Up to the Energy Industry?

Mopping up BP's current crisis and guarding against future environmental incidents will take more momentum than a speech, a meeting or a few hearings can deliver.

Jun 18, 2010 / Sarah Laskow

The Power of the Presidency The Power of the Presidency

Since the president had no legal basis to demand the set aside, on what basis did he extract $20 billion from BP?

Jun 17, 2010 / Laura Flanders

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