Two Key House Members Call for Lifting Blockade of Gaza Two Key House Members Call for Lifting Blockade of Gaza
Barbara Lee, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Keith Ellison say: "We urge you to take this tragedy as a catalyst to end the blockade on Gaza and to honor the d...
Jun 5, 2010 / John Nichols
The BP Oil Disaster: Bringing it All Back Home The BP Oil Disaster: Bringing it All Back Home
Having trouble picturing the extent of the damage? This website pours it all over your address.
Jun 4, 2010 / Katha Pollitt
The Breakdown: On ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal, What Are We Waiting For? The Breakdown: On ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal, What Are We Waiting For?
Last month, the House of Representatives took steps toward repealing the military's discriminatory DADT policy, pending the results of a Pentagon study on the issue. But what impac...
Jun 4, 2010 / Chris Hayes
Downsizing Democracy in California Downsizing Democracy in California
California voters will decide next Tuesday whether to narrow their choices at election time.
Jun 4, 2010 / John Nichols
Martin Espada on the Worst Call in Baseball History Martin Espada on the Worst Call in Baseball History
That most exotic of baseball specimens—the perfect game—was yanked away from Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga by first base umpire Jim Joyce. As if the city o...
Jun 4, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Israel’s Illegal Strangulation Israel’s Illegal Strangulation
The Nation’s Jeremy Scahill and former New York Mayor Ed Koch debate the legality of the Israeli assault on the Gaza aid flotilla and the Israeli government's impunity.
Jun 3, 2010 / MSNBC
Doubling Down in Afghanistan Doubling Down in Afghanistan
Is Washington a compulsive gambler, unwilling to fold a losing hand?
Jun 3, 2010 / William J. Astore
The Lesser Evil The Lesser Evil
Poverty and charity are two evils; charity is the lesser, but it is still evil.
Jun 3, 2010 / Walter Mosley
Noted. Noted.
John Nichols on the Democratic response to the Israeli attack on aid ships bound for Gaza, Viggo Mortensen on Dennis Hopper, and our fifth annual student writing contest
Jun 3, 2010 / The Editors
Ten Things You Can Do to Win a Political Campaign Ten Things You Can Do to Win a Political Campaign
How can progressives build winning campaigns that truly represent the people?
Jun 3, 2010 / The Nation