Society

“We’re Well Past 216”: Dems Have Votes to Pass Reform “We’re Well Past 216”: Dems Have Votes to Pass Reform

Stupak endorses bill as raucous debate moves forward and vote approaches.

Mar 21, 2010 / John Nichols

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

Fox Flubs at Suspending Disbelief Fox Flubs at Suspending Disbelief

Lately, 3D reality has been popping out of Fox's 2D world.

Mar 20, 2010 / Leslie Savan

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

Separation of Jefferson and History Separation of Jefferson and History

Nation contributor Eric Foner defends history, and disagrees with the Texas Board of Education, on The Colbert Report.

Mar 19, 2010 / The Colbert Report

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

Slacker Friday Slacker Friday

On health insurance, food insecurity, poverty and the mail.

Mar 19, 2010 / Eric Alterman

All The News That’s Fit To Print? All The News That’s Fit To Print?

 Non-news led the news at the Times when Petraeus met the Armed Services Committee.

Mar 19, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Immigrants to Obama: It’s Time Immigrants to Obama: It’s Time

Around the country, the temperature in immigrant communities is rising--and on Sunday,  Washington, DC, felt the heat.

Mar 18, 2010 / Gabriel Thompson

National Catholic Reporter Joins Nuns in Backing Health Reform National Catholic Reporter Joins Nuns in Backing Health Reform

"Congress, and its Catholics, should say yes to health care reform," argues key Catholic paper, as representatives of 59,000 nuns back reform.

Mar 18, 2010 / John Nichols

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