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Political Dreaming in the Twenty-First Century

Political Dreaming in the Twenty-First Century Political Dreaming in the Twenty-First Century

Where has it gone?

Jul 25, 2013 / Ira Chernus

In Industry Where Few Workers Are ‘Employees,’ Teamsters Mount Multi-Front Attack

In Industry Where Few Workers Are ‘Employees,’ Teamsters Mount Multi-Front Attack In Industry Where Few Workers Are ‘Employees,’ Teamsters Mount Multi-Front Attack

Port truckers in New Jersey and California are working with the Teamsters to organize—and they’re winning.

Jul 25, 2013 / Josh Eidelson

What Are the US Plans for Guantánamo Prisoner Shaker Aamer?

What Are the US Plans for Guantánamo Prisoner Shaker Aamer? What Are the US Plans for Guantánamo Prisoner Shaker Aamer?

Aamer, the last British resident still imprisoned at Guantánamo, has faced ongoing retaliation for speaking out against his detention. Now The Nation has evidence that ...

Jul 24, 2013 / Jason Leopold

Stop Larry Summers

Stop Larry Summers Stop Larry Summers

Join The Nation in asking President Obama not to appoint Larry Summers head of the Federal Reserve.   

Jul 24, 2013 / NationAction

No More Second Chances for Larry Summers

No More Second Chances for Larry Summers No More Second Chances for Larry Summers

As the chances of Larry Summers being named Obama’s next chairman of the Federal Reserve increase, the media needs to question his previous statements—and women need to...

Jul 24, 2013 / William Greider

A Royal Pain

A Royal Pain A Royal Pain

Hilary Mantel helps me understand the mania over Kate and William’s baby boy.

Jul 24, 2013 / Leslie Savan

John Nichols: Standing Up to ‘Stand Your Ground’

John Nichols: Standing Up to ‘Stand Your Ground’ John Nichols: Standing Up to ‘Stand Your Ground’

Pushing back against the NRA campaign to weaken gun control in states across the country. 

Jul 24, 2013 / Press Room

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In Defense of Carlos Danger In Defense of Carlos Danger

Anthony Weiner is a weasel, a liar, a moron and a ridiculous egomaniac. It doesn’t take a picture of his junk to prove that.

Jul 24, 2013 / Richard Kim

Three Things Obama Can Do Today to Boost the Economy

Three Things Obama Can Do Today to Boost the Economy Three Things Obama Can Do Today to Boost the Economy

Congress is unwilling to act to fix the economy—so what can Obama do right now?

Jul 24, 2013 / George Zornick

Potemkin Checks & Balances: Boehner Blocks Real Action to Limit Syria Entanglement

Potemkin Checks & Balances: Boehner Blocks Real Action to Limit Syria Entanglement Potemkin Checks & Balances: Boehner Blocks Real Action to Limit Syria Entanglement

A bipartisan coalition wanted to prevent President Obama from going ahead with his plan to provide US military aid to Syrian rebels. But House Republican leaders prevented a real o...

Jul 24, 2013 / John Nichols

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