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In Dave Zirin’s New Film, Sports is ‘Not Just a Game’ In Dave Zirin’s New Film, Sports is ‘Not Just a Game’

The new documentary from The Nation's explores the intersection of sports and politics in America.

Jan 4, 2011 / Media Education Foundation

The Pentagon’s Urge to Surge The Pentagon’s Urge to Surge

For a country embroiled in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, once you begin down the path of invasion and occupation, turning back is as difficult as an addict going cold turkey.

Jan 4, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt

Muslims Get the Message as Turkey’s Bid to Join the EU Stalls Muslims Get the Message as Turkey’s Bid to Join the EU Stalls

If Europe's biggest social worry is the integration—or not—of Muslims, nothing would be smarter than positive gestures towards Turkey. Unfortunately, the EU isn't makin...

Jan 4, 2011 / Barbara Crossette

The Nation Takes Up Filibuster Reform The Nation Takes Up Filibuster Reform

This session, the Senate has a chance to fix the filibuster—a reform we've been championing for years. Read our coverage by Christopher Hayes, Thomas Geoghegan, Senator Tom H...

Jan 4, 2011 / The Nation

Slide Show: Meet New Committee Chairs Working on Energy, Education, Labor

Slide Show: Meet New Committee Chairs Working on Energy, Education, Labor Slide Show: Meet New Committee Chairs Working on Energy, Education, Labor

Now that the Republicans have regained control of the House, chairmanships for many House committees previously headed by Democrats have fallen into Republican hands. How important…

Jan 4, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

The Filibuster FAQ: Fact, Fiction, and Why We Need Reform

The Filibuster FAQ: Fact, Fiction, and Why We Need Reform The Filibuster FAQ: Fact, Fiction, and Why We Need Reform

The Senate has a chance to redeem its dysfunction and implement needed reforms to its own rules when it convenes a new session today.

Jan 4, 2011 / John Nichols

Muslims Get the Message as Turkey’s Bid to Join EU Stalls Muslims Get the Message as Turkey’s Bid to Join EU Stalls

If Europe’s biggest social worry is the integration—or not—of its Muslim populations, nothing would be smarter than positive gestures towards Turkey. Unfortunatel...

Jan 3, 2011 / Barbara Crossette

Public Workers Getting Snowed Public Workers Getting Snowed

The snow is mostly melted after a near-record storm immobilized much of New York for nearly four days last week. But before non-New Yorkers gloat -- beware -- the Big Apple's storm...

Jan 3, 2011 / Laura Flanders

A Real December Review for Afghanistan A Real December Review for Afghanistan

The Department of Defense's December review of Afghan strategy glossed over real challenges to the US involvement in the country's political and economic development.

Jan 3, 2011 / Greg Kaufmann

An Answer to 2011’s Austerity Arguments: ‘We Won’t Pay For Their Crisis’ An Answer to 2011’s Austerity Arguments: ‘We Won’t Pay For Their Crisis’

First, Washington squandered tax dollars on unnecessary wars. Next, Washington bailed out the big banks. Now, the battlelines of 2011 are drawn. President Obama's "Deficit Com...

Jan 3, 2011 / John Nichols

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