Brett Story

Brett Story is a freelance journalist and independent documentary
filmmaker based out of Montreal, and a 2008 spring intern for The Nation.

The Nation Cruise 2009 The Nation Cruise 2009

Every year, The Nation cruise brings together supporters of the magazine with its writers, contributors and heros.

Apr 28, 2009 / Video / The Nation Video and Brett Story

Can China’s Wind Power Save the Planet? Can China’s Wind Power Save the Planet?

The Nation's Christian Parenti explains how the growing industry of wind turbines can reduce harmful pollution and ultimately wean China off its coal addiction.

Apr 16, 2009 / Video / Brett Story

‘Drop the Rock’: Repeal Unfair Drug Laws ‘Drop the Rock’: Repeal Unfair Drug Laws

The change in leadership at the New York state level seems poised to make a dramatic change to the state's Rockefeller Drug Laws.

Mar 30, 2009 / Video / Brett Story

Joseph Stiglitz on the Economic Meltdown Joseph Stiglitz on the Economic Meltdown

Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz explains what drove the US economy off a cliff and what steps need to be taken to rectify the situation.

Mar 23, 2009 / Video / Brett Story

An Inauguration for the Ages An Inauguration for the Ages

Nation columnist Patricia Williams discusses the symbolism of Obama's election as captured by The Nation's historic cover.

Mar 6, 2009 / Video / Brett Story

Church Sex Scandal: Repressed Memory on Trial Church Sex Scandal: Repressed Memory on Trial

Nation columnnist JoAnn Wypijewski discusses the troubling conviction of Priest Paul Shanley, which has been appealed to the Massachusetts Supreme Court.

Mar 2, 2009 / Video / Brett Story

Stop the Looting of Social Security Stop the Looting of Social Security

The Nation's William Greider warns that if progressives don't engage with President Obama more, forces advocating for 'entitlement reform' will gut social security.

Feb 17, 2009 / Video / Brett Story

The Nation Critic’s Picks: Gommorah and The Class The Nation Critic’s Picks: Gommorah and The Class

The Nation's film critic Stuart Klawans weighs in on two of the most acclaimed foreign films of 2008.

Feb 12, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Brett Story

Jeremy Scahill on Blackwater: Leaving Iraq, Chasing Pirates? Jeremy Scahill on Blackwater: Leaving Iraq, Chasing Pirates?

The Nation's Jeremy Scahill reports that while Blackwater's Iraq contract won't be renewed, the powerful military corporation has no plans to slow down.

Feb 4, 2009 / Video / Brett Story

VideoNation: New Jobs for a Green Economy VideoNation: New Jobs for a Green Economy

Robert Pollin and Liza Featherstone explore the potential of a green economy and the importance of achieving it the right way.

Jan 29, 2009 / Video / Brett Story

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