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