If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries
There are no geographic boundaries in Obama’s proposed AUMF, and ISIL “affiliates” are popping up everywhere.
Feb 20, 2015 / George Zornick
The #BlackLivesMatter Surveillance Special at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse The #BlackLivesMatter Surveillance Special at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse
At Grand Central Terminal, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse is the lookout of choice when the police monitor #BlackLivesMatter demonstrators.
Feb 20, 2015 / Dave Zirin
David Corn Versus Bill O’Reilly: Bread and Circuses David Corn Versus Bill O’Reilly: Bread and Circuses
The personal spat obscures the real horror of war crimes in El Salvador.
Feb 20, 2015 / Greg Grandin
February 21, 1972: Nixon Goes to China February 21, 1972: Nixon Goes to China
The Nation had a few questions about Nixon’s change of mind: Why, how and when?
Feb 20, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac
February 20, 2005: Hunter S. Thompson Dies February 20, 2005: Hunter S. Thompson Dies
The Nation gave Thompson his first big break in journalism in 1965.
Feb 20, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
What Can Be Done to Stop the Brutal Targeting of Trans Women? What Can Be Done to Stop the Brutal Targeting of Trans Women?
At least six transgender women have been killed in the United States since January. A new partnership wants to help stem the tide of violence.
Feb 19, 2015 / Dani McClain
On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War? On the Ukrainian Crisis: Why a New Cold War?
This is the most dangerous geopolitical situation since the Cuban missile crisis.
Feb 19, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
What the Anti-Vax Movement Doesn’t Tell You About Measles What the Anti-Vax Movement Doesn’t Tell You About Measles
As the most contagious disease on earth roars back, it’s time to embrace the most effective public health intervention we have.
Feb 19, 2015 / Annie Sparrow
Elizabeth Warren Knows Why You Want Her to Run for President Elizabeth Warren Knows Why You Want Her to Run for President
The senator finally addressed the growing movement to draft her into the 2016 race.
Feb 19, 2015 / George Zornick
Why We’ll Remember Lesley Gore Why We’ll Remember Lesley Gore
The ’60s crooner was a pioneer for women’s and LGBT rights in the entertainment industry and for social justice everywhere.
Feb 19, 2015 / Peter Rothberg