Bob Kerrey

Bob Kerrey served three years in the United States Navy. His career in public service also includes being the governor and U.S. senator from Nebraska during the 1980s and 1990s. In 2002, Kerrey published a widely praised memoir, When I Was A Young Man. He has been president of The New School since 2001.

Young America, You’re Getting Screwed

HEADS IN SAND

A recent trustees’ report says we have 18 years until Social Security goes broke. We must know what Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump propose to do about it.

Bob Kerrey | Published Oct 07, 2016

Suddenly, Washington Works

Dire predictions about government's inability to function were shot down by last-minute acts of statesmanship on Capitol Hill. Former Sen. Bob Kerrey on the leaders who proved the cynics wrong.

Bob Kerrey | Published Dec 22, 2010

Bob Kerrey: The New Vietnam Outrage

This week, the government released thousands of previously classified documents on the war in Vietnam. Bob Kerrey on why we should pay attention.

Bob Kerrey | Published Jul 17, 2010

A Very Good War

Veteran and former Sen. Bob Kerrey praises the brutal, anti-romantic approach of HBO's 10-part World War II miniseries, The Pacific, which starts on Sunday.

Bob Kerrey | Published Mar 10, 2010

How I'd Fix D.C. Gridlock

Former Senator Bob Kerrey has seen Capitol Hill’s paralysis firsthand. His solution: Rewrite Article One of the Constitution—and completely overhaul the way Congress operates.

Bob Kerrey | Published Feb 08, 2010