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The Tyra Factor ( Or The Five People More Damaging To Obama Than McCain Is)

Natasha Vargas-Cooper | Posted 08.06.2008 | Home

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Natasha Vargas-Cooper

Unless there's some terrorist attack or legions of the undead rise from their graves, I seriously doubt McCain is going to win the election -- unless, that is, these wackos don't keep their mouths shut!

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An Open Letter to The Nation's Open Letter to Barack Obama

Marissa Moss | Posted 08.01.2008 | Politics

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Marissa Moss

As much as Obama cannot and should not abandon his goals, neither can we. We want change we can believe in, but we also want change that can happen.

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Helping Put Rove in Contempt

ZP Heller | Posted 07.30.2008 | Politics

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ZP Heller

Linda Sanchez (D-CA) has been a true leader in the fight to hold Rove in contempt. "I think it's ridiculous that Karl Rove thinks that he doesn't have to follow the law," Sanchez told me.

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An Open Letter to Barack Obama

Katrina vanden Heuvel | Posted 07.30.2008 | Politics

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Katrina vanden Heuvel

Many progressive supporters of Obama are urging him in a new open letter to stand firm on the principles he so compellingly articulated in his successful primary fight.

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The Nation Adds A Sex Column

MarketWatch | Jon Friedman | Posted 07.23.2008 | Media

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Journalists love to be surprised. We live to find story angles that reek of contradictions. Every once in a while, we're lucky enough to come across s...

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Hillary: Don't Expect Your Bashers to thank You for Doing the Right Thing on FISA

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 07.10.2008 | Home

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Earl Ofari Hutchinson

In January Democratic presidential contenders Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton plainly and unequivocally said that they were deeply troubled by the F...

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Indiana Jones, Tofu, and the Quest for Immortality

Bruce Friedrich | Posted 06.24.2008 | Living

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Bruce Friedrich

With the Indiana Jones dynasty back in all its glory (including a tidal wave of corporate tie-ins), I'm tempted to re-rent my favorite of the four mov...

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See Bonnie Raitt and Dolores Huerta in This Brave Nation Episode 2

Robert Greenwald | Posted 06.08.2008 | Media

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Robert Greenwald

2008-06-08-Picture12.jpg This week, we're pairing Bonnie Raitt with iconic union organizer Dolores Huerta, who have come together here because of their devotion to progressive change.

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This Brave Nation Online Premiere!

Robert Greenwald | Posted 06.01.2008 | Media

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Robert Greenwald

This Brave Nation reflects months of collaborating with our partners at the Nation to bring you a 6-part dynamic dialogue among progressive activists.

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The Wait Is Over. Our New Documentary: This Brave Nation

Robert Greenwald | Posted 05.13.2008 | Media

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Robert Greenwald

This Brave Nation is what happens when the premiere magazine for progressives in America teams up with the country's most revolutionary media pioneer.

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Clinton and Obama Finally Slam Pentagon Propaganda; McCain Silent

Ari Melber | Posted 04.28.2008 | Politics

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Ari Melber

McCain's refusal to comment on the secret military analyst program is unsurprising, given his staunch support for every major aspect of the President's Iraq policy.

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Mark Halperin & The Real Elitist Problem

Ari Melber | Posted 04.21.2008 | Media

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Ari Melber

From the New York Times profile on Halperin today, readers would have no idea about how Halperin leverages The Page -- and Time's credibility -- to stoke gossip, innuendo and even advise politicians on dirty tricks.

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Dumping Air America's Randi Rhodes Won't Cure Progressives Clinical Hillary Obsession

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 04.04.2008 | Home

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Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Air America yak jock should not have been suspended. She should have been canned. That will never happen though. After her moment kid slap, she'll be ...

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Clinton and Obama Remain Pentagon-Huggers

Steve Clemons | Posted 03.27.2008 | Politics

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Steve Clemons

We are misdeploying resources and frankly, overspending on the Pentagon by a vast degree. Neither Obama nor Clinton is saying this.

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A Misunderstanding on Iraq

Katrina vanden Heuvel | Posted 03.26.2008 | Media

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Katrina vanden Heuvel

Contrary to Klein and Scahill's assumption, there is no reason to think withholding The Nation's endorsement would have given us greater leverage over the Democratic candidates, on the war or any other issue.

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Clinton and Obama Silence On Winter Soldier Divides Progressives

Christine Escobar | Posted 03.26.2008 | Home

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Christine Escobar

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have yet to acknowledge the Iraq withdrawal plan crafted by members of their own party, and it appears there is little pressure from the press to question them on it.

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Limbaugh's Lying Voters Under Investigation

Ari Melber | Posted 03.25.2008 | Politics

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Ari Melber

Intent makes all the difference: Reagan Democrats actually supported Reagan. Limbaugh's Clinton campaign is under legal scrutiny because he asked people to crossover in bad faith -- to tamper with elections.

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Feminist Infighting

Rebecca Walker | Posted 03.01.2008 | Politics

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Rebecca Walker

Perhaps a feminism that has not responded to the needs of its constituents needs to die. Perhaps Obama is unintentionally killing feminism and facilitating the rise of "feminisms."

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Obama and Clinton's State of Surveillance

Ari Melber | Posted 01.27.2008 | Politics

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Ari Melber

We need leaders who will not only vote against unchecked spying, but go to the mat with the full power of their office and their bully pulpit to defend the Constitution.

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Live Web Coverage of the Iowa Caucus

Cenk Uygur | Posted 01.03.2008 | Media

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Cenk Uygur

If you love politics, you'll love the live Iowa caucus coverage on The Young Turks tonight.

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Iowa Bloggers Flex Their Muscles

Ari Melber | Posted 12.28.2007 | Politics

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Ari Melber

Reporters from around the world will cover next week's Iowa caucuses, but they won't be the only ones explaining the arcane process that helps select our next president.

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How to Guarantee Jennifer Aniston Won't Holiday With Your In-Laws

Karen Dalton-Beninato | Posted 12.06.2007 | Entertainment

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Karen Dalton-Beninato

You'll donate a substantial amount of time and money to rebuilding in New Orleans and here's what's going to happen next: Jennifer Aniston will not holiday with your in-laws and the U.N. will be loopy about you.

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Think Again: Bad Rates Risin'

Eric Alterman | Posted 11.29.2007 | Business

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Eric Alterman

Literally centuries of government policy expressly designed to promote a free and vibrant press are now under threat as a result of the Postal Regulatory Commission's decision to cave in to big media.

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Isn't it Time for Mark Penn to Leave Burson-Marsteller?

Katrina vanden Heuvel | Posted 11.12.2007 | Politics

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Katrina vanden Heuvel

Mark Penn has repeatedly stated that he has no direct contact with controversial clients like Blackwater or unionbusters. But what about the good old-fashioned American principles of responsibility and accountability?

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Time to Choose: The Case for the Eight

Ben Wyskida | Posted 11.08.2007 | Home

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Ben Wyskida

While the mainstream media talks inevitability, The Nation magazine invites eight progressive commentators to make their best case for all of the Democratic contenders.

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