Obama Sets the US on a Slippery Slope to War in Iraq Obama Sets the US on a Slippery Slope to War in Iraq
The White House ought to listen to its better angels and concentrate on politics and diplomacy.
Jun 20, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Will President Obama Use Executive Action to Improve Working Conditions? Will President Obama Use Executive Action to Improve Working Conditions?
A new report suggests the White House could bypass Congress to improve working conditions at workplaces linked to federal programs.
Jun 20, 2014 / Michelle Chen
Why Scott Walker Will Never Be President Why Scott Walker Will Never Be President
Prosecutors allege the Wisconsin governor was at the center of an “expansive” strategy to bypass campaign laws.
Jun 20, 2014 / John Nichols
Sports and Violence: A Red Card for Israel Sports and Violence: A Red Card for Israel
While Israel uses soccer to bolster its international image, it has violently oppressed the Palestinian national soccer team.
Jun 20, 2014 / Noah Habeeb and Foreign Policy In Focus
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 6/20/14? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 6/20/14?
This week: the ISIS, hip-hop in Pakistan, and confronting Cohn's assertion about Latin@ identity
Jun 19, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation
The Spice of Life The Spice of Life
Where to find variety cryptic crosswords
Jun 19, 2014 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Difficult to Know Which Mitch to Follow on Iraq Difficult to Know Which Mitch to Follow on Iraq
McConnell finds himself in another tight re-election race with his career on the line, and another crisis in Iraq.
Jun 19, 2014 / Joe Sonka
FIFA Ignores Brazil’s Economic Woes, Provoking Resistance FIFA Ignores Brazil’s Economic Woes, Provoking Resistance
Another day of World Cup games means another day of protests from the Brazilian people.
Jun 19, 2014 / Dave Zirin and Press Room
The Gender Flaw in ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ The Gender Flaw in ‘My Brother’s Keeper’
Women of color are affected by racism too. We can’t keep sending the message that they aren’t.
Jun 19, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith
NJ Dems, Backed by Unions, Mount Challenge to Christie’s Pension Cuts NJ Dems, Backed by Unions, Mount Challenge to Christie’s Pension Cuts
The New Jersey’s governor’s plan to run on his record of working across the aisle isn’t looking too good.
Jun 19, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss