Here Are the ‘War on Terror’ Headlines of 2016 Here Are the ‘War on Terror’ Headlines of 2016
For all the world’s turmoil, US foreign policy is surprisingly predictable.
Jan 25, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt
The Secret Diplomacy That Could End the East-West Confrontation Over Ukraine The Secret Diplomacy That Could End the East-West Confrontation Over Ukraine
Though scarcely reported in the US media, all leaders involved in the epicenter of the new Cold War have launched a concerted campaign to end the Ukrainian civil (and US-Russian pr...
Jan 20, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Defend Whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling Defend Whistleblower Jeffrey Sterling
The Obama administration has prosecuted more whistleblowers under the Espionage Act than all other administrations combined. Join a campaign to demand a pardon for one of them.
Jan 15, 2016 / NationAction
Democrats Should Have a Big, Bold, Rip-Roaring Debate About Electability Democrats Should Have a Big, Bold, Rip-Roaring Debate About Electability
Democrats should keep welcoming all three candidates to the debate stage, and they need to set the stage for additional debates in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Jan 15, 2016 / John Nichols
Why the Mainstream Media Adore Megyn Kelly Why the Mainstream Media Adore Megyn Kelly
The Fox News anchor earns undeserved praise simply for not being the worst of the worst.
Jan 13, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman
The New US-Russian Cold War Originated in the 1990s The New US-Russian Cold War Originated in the 1990s
Today it threatens to destroy Ukraine, undermine the European Union, and result in nuclear war.
Jan 13, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Lives Fit for Print: Exposing Media Bias in Coverage of Terrorism Lives Fit for Print: Exposing Media Bias in Coverage of Terrorism
A detailed study shows that attacks in Western countries are covered far more often—and with more depth and heart—than ones in non-Western countries.
Jan 13, 2016 / Sean Darling-Hammond
MoveOn Endorses Sanders After He Wins 79 Percent Support in Member Vote MoveOn Endorses Sanders After He Wins 79 Percent Support in Member Vote
The progressive group says it will “mobilize aggressively” for the Vermonter in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Jan 12, 2016 / John Nichols
David Bowie, the ‘Apolitical’ Insurrectionist Who Taught Us How to Rebel David Bowie, the ‘Apolitical’ Insurrectionist Who Taught Us How to Rebel
With delight and ease, Bowie broke the boundaries of gender and sexuality.
Jan 11, 2016 / John Nichols
Paying for Journalism That Matters Paying for Journalism That Matters
Starting January 11, we’ll be using a meter system that will keep The Nation free for new readers, while also asking frequent visitors to help fund our important work.
Jan 10, 2016 / Richard Kim