Senator Harkin Unveils Major Economic Legislation Aimed at Middle Class Senator Harkin Unveils Major Economic Legislation Aimed at Middle Class
The Iowa Senator's proposals are considerably to the left of White House plans.
Mar 29, 2012 / George Zornick
Five Poems by Adrienne Rich Five Poems by Adrienne Rich
Adrienne Rich, a major figure in the recent history of American poetry and a frequent contributor to The Nation, died on March 27.
Mar 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / The Nation
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (3/28/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (3/28/12)
Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.
Mar 29, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
The Crisis Congress Continues The Crisis Congress Continues
Instead of actually working to solve problems, the GOP is pursuing an ideological agenda that is nothing less than legislative malpractice.
Mar 29, 2012 / Rep. Keith Ellison
US Must Back Syria Ceasefire US Must Back Syria Ceasefire
Russia, China support the United Nations plan.
Mar 29, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Right Wing’s Election-Year Islamophobia The Right Wing’s Election-Year Islamophobia
How some Republican are transforming a conspiracy theory into a policy position.
Mar 29, 2012 / John Feffer
The Supreme Court and the Democrats: Five Hypocrites and One Bad Plan The Supreme Court and the Democrats: Five Hypocrites and One Bad Plan
The Supreme Court is so full of it, but the sad truth is that President Obama and the Democrats brought this potential judicial disaster upon themselves.
Mar 29, 2012 / Robert Scheer
Adrienne Rich’s Touch Was Political Adrienne Rich’s Touch Was Political
A poet passionately engaged with writing and politics, she said "art means nothing if it simply decorates the dinner table of the power which holds it hostage."
Mar 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / John Nichols
Did Magic Johnson Really Buy the Dodgers? Did Magic Johnson Really Buy the Dodgers?
The trick is on us—Magic Johnson is just a figurehead.
Mar 28, 2012 / Dave Zirin
#Plan4Trayvon #Plan4Trayvon
A new campaign is chronicling the movement that is not just demanding justice for Trayvon Martin but also honoring his legacy through individual acts.
Mar 28, 2012 / Peter Rothberg