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It’s 1983 All Over Again in Ukraine

It’s 1983 All Over Again in Ukraine It’s 1983 All Over Again in Ukraine

The Nation's Stephen Cohen tells John Batchelor why the latest violence in Ukraine reminds him of the early eighties.

Jan 15, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Perhaps the Most Important Question About the Democratic Party Right Now

Perhaps the Most Important Question About the Democratic Party Right Now Perhaps the Most Important Question About the Democratic Party Right Now

Why did Democrats wait until now to make a sharp left economic turn?

Jan 15, 2015 / George Zornick

Obama’s Right to Embrace the Public Option for Closing the Digital Divide

Obama’s Right to Embrace the Public Option for Closing the Digital Divide Obama’s Right to Embrace the Public Option for Closing the Digital Divide

The president wants cities to be able to innovate with municipal broadband systems.

Jan 15, 2015 / John Nichols

Many Puzzles in One Many Puzzles in One

Clue is to puzzle as puzzle is to extravaganza.

Jan 15, 2015 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Haiti: There’s Nothing Wrong With American Imperialism That Can’t Be Solved With What Is Right About American Imperialism

Haiti: There’s Nothing Wrong With American Imperialism That Can’t Be Solved With What Is Right About American Imperialism Haiti: There’s Nothing Wrong With American Imperialism That Can’t Be Solved With What Is Right About American Imperialism

Five years after its earthquake, and more than ten years after its coup, the UN needs to be out and Haiti needs to be free.

Jan 15, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Why It’s OK for ‘The New York Times’ to Not Be Charlie

Why It’s OK for ‘The New York Times’ to Not Be Charlie Why It’s OK for ‘The New York Times’ to Not Be Charlie

While the Times frequently needs pushing on its watery language, there are real ethical reasons to exclude Charlie’s Mohammad cartoons.

Jan 15, 2015 / Leslie Savan

After 86 Years the Palestinian National Soccer Team Finally Arrives

After 86 Years the Palestinian National Soccer Team Finally Arrives After 86 Years the Palestinian National Soccer Team Finally Arrives

The success of the Palestinian national soccer team has always been about more than wins and losses.

Jan 15, 2015 / Shireen Ahmed and Dave Zirin

The Iraq War Strategy 3.0: If You Can’t Win, At Least Make Money

The Iraq War Strategy 3.0: If You Can’t Win, At Least Make Money The Iraq War Strategy 3.0: If You Can’t Win, At Least Make Money

Iraqis have a saying: “The rug is never sold”—meaning that there’s always more money to be made from any transaction. American defense contractors would agree.

Jan 15, 2015 / Peter Van Buren

January 15, 1929: Martin Luther King Jr. Is Born

January 15, 1929: Martin Luther King Jr. Is Born January 15, 1929: Martin Luther King Jr. Is Born

From 1961 until 1966, King published in The Nation an annual report on the progress of the civil-rights movement during the previous year. In this installment, "Hammer of Civil Rig...

Jan 15, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac

Construction Jobs Are Getting Safer—but Not for Latinos

Construction Jobs Are Getting Safer—but Not for Latinos Construction Jobs Are Getting Safer—but Not for Latinos

We’ve relegated Latino immigrants to the most dangerous jobs—and left them few effective ways to challenge mistreatment.

Jan 14, 2015 / Michelle Chen

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