The History of Hope The History of Hope
Voters drawn to Barack Obama are often criticized as naive. But appeals to our collective hope for a more decent society are core to the American experience.
Feb 20, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Peter Dreier
Give Dennis Kucinich His Due Give Dennis Kucinich His Due
Routinely ridiculed as a political eccentric, Kucinich is a braver progressive than most. As he fights for his political life, he deserves our support.
Feb 19, 2008 / Steve Cobble
Wanted: More White Babies Wanted: More White Babies
A look at a cynical Christian Conservative effort to export the U.S. culture wars.
Feb 18, 2008 / Kathryn Joyce, The Nation Video, and Brett Story
Unstoppable Obama Unstoppable Obama
All of us, of whatever race, want a fresh start. That's what "change" means right now: Get us out of here!
Feb 14, 2008 / Barbara Ehrenreich
Chafee Chastened Chafee Chastened
In his recent memoir, former GOP insider Lincoln Chafee boldly decries the Bush era.
Feb 14, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Eyal Press
Mistakes They Made: From Hillary to Rush to Bush Mistakes They Made: From Hillary to Rush to Bush
Staying married, demonizing McCain, romancing Wall Street
Feb 14, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Donna Edwards Wins in Maryland! Donna Edwards Wins in Maryland!
Maryland progressive activist Donna Edwards upset veteran Congressman Al Wynn in a Democratic "fight for the soul of the party" primary, confirming that sentiment for change ex...
Feb 14, 2008 / John Nichols
Raise the Bar Raise the Bar
Grassroots Democrats, parched for their party's attention, should play hardball with candidates on Iraq.
Feb 14, 2008 / Laura Flanders
Generation O Generation O
The depth and substance of Obama's youth phenomenon has yet to be tested.
Feb 14, 2008 / Cora Currier
Purple Obama Purple Obama
While Obama was winning over Virginians he was not supposed to have a prayer with, McCain was losing some voters he must have.
Feb 14, 2008 / Bob Moser