Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP Obama Hits the Warpath Over TPP
In a lengthy call with reporters, Obama pushed back hard on liberal criticisms of his trade bill.
Apr 24, 2015 / George Zornick
The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis Can’t Be Solved With Gunships The Mediterranean Migrant Crisis Can’t Be Solved With Gunships
The devastating migrant boat wreck in the Mediterranean reveals the failure of the EU's refugee policy.
Apr 24, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Even Centrists Are Warning of War With Russia Even Centrists Are Warning of War With Russia
Moderate political commentators are finally admitting what some have been saying for months—that war with Russia is a real possibility.
Apr 24, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 4/26/15? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 4/26/15?
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 4/26/15?
Apr 24, 2015 / StudentNation / StudentNation
April 24, 1916: The Easter Rebellion Begins in Ireland April 24, 1916: The Easter Rebellion Begins in Ireland
“That the recent outbreak was so inept as to be almost idiotic must be evident to the minds of all but the Irishmen who took part in it.”
Apr 24, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac
The Clinton Scandal Rabbit Hole The Clinton Scandal Rabbit Hole
How can we judge the latest Clinton scandal when the reporting around it is so murky?
Apr 23, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg
I’m Your Puppet I’m Your Puppet
This week's Altercation includes reviews of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's tributes to music icons and the darkly comedic Broadway hit Hand To God.
Apr 23, 2015 / Eric Alterman
Now That the Justice Department Has Struck Out, It’s Time to Put Barry Bonds in the Hall of Fame Now That the Justice Department Has Struck Out, It’s Time to Put Barry Bonds in the Hall of Fame
The Justice Department’s quest to prosecute Barry Bonds is a shameful stain in their history. Now put him in the Hall of Fame.
Apr 23, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Democrats Prepare for Battle as Fast Track Nears the Senate Floor Democrats Prepare for Battle as Fast Track Nears the Senate Floor
Two leading Senate Democrats blasted the Obama administration for arm-twisting on TPP.
Apr 23, 2015 / George Zornick
Why Is a Notorious Free-Speech Censor Being Given a Platform at a Major Academic Gathering? Why Is a Notorious Free-Speech Censor Being Given a Platform at a Major Academic Gathering?
Leading intellectuals are outraged that Monique Canto-Sperber, who famously quashed two events sponsored by Israel critics, is being given the stage to discuss “freedom of sp...
Apr 23, 2015 / David Palumbo-Liu