John Dean: Will Obama Investigate Bush War Crimes? John Dean: Will Obama Investigate Bush War Crimes?
The American public overwhelmingly supports an investigation into terror tactics. So why is Obama hesitating?
Jan 12, 2009 / Countdown
The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Obama’s Gupta Pick The Nation’s Chris Hayes on Obama’s Gupta Pick
The Nation's Chris Hayes discusses Obama's controversial choice of Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General.
Jan 9, 2009 / Countdown
The Foundation of Change The Foundation of Change
The economic crisis and a Democratic president create new opportunities for progress. Will advocacy groups and foundations seize the moment?
Jan 8, 2009 / Nan Aron
The Big Lie on Franken The Big Lie on Franken
There is no one Republicans are more determined to keep out of the Senate than Al Franken. And John Cornyn is poised to use the power of the filibuster to thwart him--and the Democ...
Jan 8, 2009 / John Nichols
Noted. Noted.
Ari Berman on Howard Dean, Christopher Hayes on Lawrence Lessig, Shane Bauer on Al Jazeera, remembering George Kirschner
Jan 8, 2009 / The Editors
The ‘Yes We Will’ Campaign Begins The ‘Yes We Will’ Campaign Begins
The election of Barack Obama brought unprecedented hope to students and educators, now it's time to turn that energy into action.
Jan 7, 2009 / YouTube
‘Bush Shoes’ Become a Big Hit Abroad ‘Bush Shoes’ Become a Big Hit Abroad
The Turkish manufacturer that made the shoe that an Iraqi journalist threw at Bush earlier this month has been inundated by several hundred thousand orders.
Jan 2, 2009 / Countdown
Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist
Jamilah King You voted. Now what? Look in your own backyard to find an issue close to your community.
Dec 31, 2008 / The Nation
Gaza Clouds Obama’s Prospects Gaza Clouds Obama’s Prospects
So, why didn't they give peace a chance? Why did the leaders of Hamas and Israel not wait for the incoming US president's inauguration before mutually escalating hostilities?
Dec 31, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Cheney’s Legacy of Deception Cheney’s Legacy of Deception
In the end, the shame of Dick Cheney was total: unmitigated by any notion of a graceful departure, let alone the slightest obligation of honest accounting.
Dec 30, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer