Politics

Health Reform Foes Scream N-Word at Civil Rights Icon Health Reform Foes Scream N-Word at Civil Rights Icon

"I haven't heard anything like this in 40, 45 years," says Congressman John Lewis. "Since the march to Selma, really."

Mar 20, 2010 / John Nichols

Stupak Won’t Listen to Nuns–Or Other Women Stupak Won’t Listen to Nuns–Or Other Women

When it comes to women's health, key congressman turns for advice to men.

Mar 20, 2010 / John Nichols

The Breakdown: Will Dodd’s Financial Reform Bill Protect Consumers? The Breakdown: Will Dodd’s Financial Reform Bill Protect Consumers?

This week on The Breakdown: The time for comprehensive financial reform and consumer protection has finally come. Christopher Hayes asks Demos's Heather McGhee, does Dodd's financi...

Mar 19, 2010 / Chris Hayes

As Vote Nears, Support for Reform Rises As Vote Nears, Support for Reform Rises

New poll says health-care legislation is now backed by 46 percent, opposed by 42 percent.

Mar 19, 2010 / John Nichols

Beck and Palin: “Violence is Not The Answer” Beck and Palin: “Violence is Not The Answer”

 "Leadership is not hitting somebody over the head. It's not taking up arms at this point. That's not leadership -- that's assault," explains the former Alaska gover...

Mar 18, 2010 / Ari Melber

The Left Never Left Obama The Left Never Left Obama

Progressives are learning how Obama actually leads: as a manager and technocrat. And that's not a bad thing.

Mar 18, 2010 / Ari Melber

Slacker Thursday Slacker Thursday

Healthcare reform, political novels, and the mail.

Mar 18, 2010 / Eric Alterman

Who Speaks for Human Rights? Who Speaks for Human Rights?

A clash between a feminist activist and a former Guantánamo detainee divides the left.

Mar 18, 2010 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan and Maria Margaronis

Attack of the Cheneys Attack of the Cheneys

They're baaaaack! Liz, Dick, Bill and the neocons plot to retake Washington.

Mar 18, 2010 / Feature / Matthew Duss

Payback for Prochoicers Payback for Prochoicers

It's our turn now--and here's our list.

Mar 18, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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