Guess Which Political Party Just Condemned the NSA’s Mass Surveillance Program Guess Which Political Party Just Condemned the NSA’s Mass Surveillance Program
“Unwarranted government surveillance is an intrusion on basic human rights.”
Jan 24, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Watch the State of the Union with ‘The Nation’ Watch the State of the Union with ‘The Nation’
On Tuesday, January 28, at 9 PM, join Nation writers and editors for live fact-checking and analysis during the President’s 2014 State of the Union address.
Jan 24, 2014 / The Nation
Justice Department Could Ease Regulations for Legal Weed Businesses ‘Very Soon’ Justice Department Could Ease Regulations for Legal Weed Businesses ‘Very Soon’
Currently commercial marijuana retailers have virtually no access to banks--but Attorney General Eric Holder says that might be about to change.
Jan 24, 2014 / George Zornick
How the Coal Industry Impoverishes West Virginia How the Coal Industry Impoverishes West Virginia
The recent chemical spill is the latest chapter in a very old story: total capitulation to industry by state officials.
Jan 24, 2014 / Omar Ghabra
‘The Washington Post’ Calls for a War Ultimatum for Syria ‘The Washington Post’ Calls for a War Ultimatum for Syria
Peace talks are underway, but the Post apparently believes that war threats are a better option.
Jan 24, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
Are Rwanda’s Post-Genocide Youth Programs Paving the Way for Future Unrest? Are Rwanda’s Post-Genocide Youth Programs Paving the Way for Future Unrest?
Many participants say they peddle militaristic values and obedience to the state.
Jan 24, 2014 / Hilary Matfess and Foreign Policy In Focus
Who Backs the TPP and a ‘NAFTA on Steroids’? ALEC Who Backs the TPP and a ‘NAFTA on Steroids’? ALEC
The American Legislative Exchange Council is circulating a "Model Policy" resolution endorsing the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Jan 24, 2014 / John Nichols
Stephen Cohen: The Unfolding Ukrainian Political Crisis Stephen Cohen: The Unfolding Ukrainian Political Crisis
Stephen Cohen appears on the John Batchelor Show and KPFA 94.1’s Letters and Politics to discuss the escalating violence in Kiev.
Jan 23, 2014 / Press Room
Highlight Reel: de Blasio Addresses Nation’s Mayors Highlight Reel: de Blasio Addresses Nation’s Mayors
De Blasio wants mayors to turn up the heat on members of Congress who ignore cities.
Jan 23, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
What the LGBT Movement Can Learn From Seattle Catholic High School Students What the LGBT Movement Can Learn From Seattle Catholic High School Students
The unapologetic character of Eastside Catholic High School students serves as a model to the LGBTQ movement for how to fight for the changes we urgently need and deserve.
Jan 23, 2014 / StudentNation / Keegan O’Brien and StudentNation