Politics

This Brave Nation: Peace Takes Courage This Brave Nation: Peace Takes Courage

Antiwar activist Ava Lowery and the ACLU's Anthony Romero discuss the legal quagmire into which the country has sunk since 9/11.

Jun 16, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Brave Nation

Jon Stewart on Obama’s Fist Bump Jon Stewart on Obama’s Fist Bump

Stewart ridicules the mainstream media's latest foray into the politics of personal destruction.

Jun 12, 2008 / The Daily Show

Obama and the Power of Symbols Obama and the Power of Symbols

Does Obama's candidacy represent a progressive paradigm shift--or is he just another mainstream Democrat?

Jun 12, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

Obama’s Chicago Boys Obama’s Chicago Boys

Before Obama can transform the economy, he has some housecleaning to do.

Jun 12, 2008 / Column / Naomi Klein

Obama, McCain & Iraq Obama, McCain & Iraq

Let's hope Barack Obama resists the impulse to move to the center on one of the most contentious issues of the campaign: leaving Iraq.

Jun 12, 2008 / The Editors

Just Blame Bush Just Blame Bush

Sure, greedy consumers play their part. But George W. Bush is responsible for the five-fold increase in the price of oil.

Jun 11, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Why Do Women Give McCain a Zero? Why Do Women Give McCain a Zero?

Here's a sneak peek at what a women's health clinic could look like if John McCain is elected president.

Jun 10, 2008 / Brave New Films

Radio Nation with Laura Flanders Radio Nation with Laura Flanders

Katha Pollitt on the end of the Clinton campaign, Corey Robin on a neo-conservative book scandal and Mark Hertsgaard on the latest climate change legislation effort.

Jun 10, 2008 / Radio Nation

The New Face of Gentrification The New Face of Gentrification

Manhattan's El Barrio is facing an uphill battle against a private equity firm attempting to displace low-income residents in a struggle which reflects a growing crisis.

Jun 9, 2008 / Feature / Kavita Shah

Let the Resurrection Begin Let the Resurrection Begin

Hillary Clinton's moving speech cemented a place for herself and the feminist movement in the unfolding drama of the 2008 presidential election.

Jun 7, 2008 / Tom Hayden

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