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Tuesday's State of the Union will be one of the most closely watched of Obama's presidency. Five prominent Democratic strategists tell The Nation how Obama can stand strong against a divided Congress.

Obama's new National Security Strategy overextends US military commitments at a time when severe budget deficits require significant cuts in defense spending.

Representative Marcy Kaptur, a longstanding advocate for foreclosure relief, talks to The Nation about prospects for sweeping financial reform.

The richness of baseball's old, weird vernacular is pure, pointless creativity.

Jon Stewart wonders what upside down world sees a defense spending increase as a deep cut.

A doctor defends scientific research against the potentially fatal misperceptions of the anti-vaccine movement.

Reviewing a homegrown war documentary, a portrait of Native American life and a pair of spy comedies.

Capital Implosion?

Herndon, Va.

The title does neither the book nor its author any favors.

Dear Beeblebrox,