The Left

Molly, in Her Own Words Molly, in Her Own Words

From the pages of The Nation, here's a sampler of Molly Ivins at her best.

Feb 8, 2007 / The Editors

Only Words Only Words

Now that Democrats have real power, netroots progressives need to choose their issues--and their tactics.

Jan 31, 2007 / Chris Hayes

Ayatollah D’Souza Ayatollah D’Souza

Dinesh D'Souza revs up the Republican base with a book arguing that lifestyles of the decadent left triggered Muslim anger that led to 9/11.

Jan 19, 2007 / Column / Katha Pollitt

ACLU v. ACLU ACLU v. ACLU

The civil liberties organization is engulfed in a tumultuous family feud over its controversial leader.

Jan 18, 2007 / Feature / Scott Sherman

The Work Cut Out for Us The Work Cut Out for Us

Eight books explore the right-wing assault on American politics and chart a course for a Democratic resurgence.

Jan 11, 2007 / Books & the Arts / George Scialabba

Oversight Returns Oversight Returns

A Congress that takes the Constitution seriously can force the White House to do the same.

Jan 4, 2007 / Feature / John Nichols

Ten Blockbuster Hearings Ten Blockbuster Hearings

Tell us how progressives in Congress can promote bold new initiatives, end an illegal war and call an abusive President to account.

Jan 4, 2007 / Feature / Chuck Collins

Top 10 for a More Perfect Union Top 10 for a More Perfect Union

Ten good bills await passage that could make a real difference.

Jan 4, 2007 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Other Rocky The Other Rocky

While most politicians win by appealing to the lowest common denominator, Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson takes a decidedly higher road.

Dec 17, 2006 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Ho-Ho-Holiday Donations–2006 Ho-Ho-Holiday Donations–2006

Give a gift that will make the world better.

Dec 14, 2006 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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