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Remembering Frank Emi Remembering Frank Emi

A man who acted courageously in the face of one of America's most dishonorable historical episodes.

Dec 21, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

Eric Foner: Is Obama Like Lincoln? Eric Foner: Is Obama Like Lincoln?

 Lincoln didn't start out as the Great Emancipator. If Obama follows his lead, maybe he can still give us real change.

Dec 20, 2010 / Press Room

Katrina vanden Heuvel on Obama’s Tax Deal and John Boehner’s Tears Katrina vanden Heuvel on Obama’s Tax Deal and John Boehner’s Tears

Did the press do a fair job covering Obama's tax deal compromise? What does the tax deal really mean for America?

Dec 20, 2010 / Press Room

Eric Foner: Is Obama Like Lincoln? Eric Foner: Is Obama Like Lincoln?

Lincoln didn't start out as the Great Emancipator. If Obama follows his lead, maybe he can still give us real change.

Dec 20, 2010 / CNN

Katrina vanden Heuvel on Obama’s Tax Deal and John Boehner’s Tears Katrina vanden Heuvel on Obama’s Tax Deal and John Boehner’s Tears

Did the press do a fair job on covering Obama's tax deal compromise? What does the tax deal really mean for America?

Dec 20, 2010 / CNN

Katrina vanden Heuvel on the Diane Rehm Show: Lame Duck Congress Successes Katrina vanden Heuvel on the Diane Rehm Show: Lame Duck Congress Successes

The repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", a food safety bill, the tax compromise: How has a Congress that took significant hits during the midterm election managed to get s...

Dec 20, 2010 / Press Room

Saving Our Cities with Fair Taxes Saving Our Cities with Fair Taxes

With no tax justice coming from Washington, municipalities across the country will have to take matters into their own hands to save the jobs and social lifelines on which their co...

Dec 20, 2010 / Brad Lander

The Breakdown: How Much Will Tax Sweeteners Cost Taxpayers?

The Breakdown: How Much Will Tax Sweeteners Cost Taxpayers? The Breakdown: How Much Will Tax Sweeteners Cost Taxpayers?

In the media frenzy over Obama's recent tax deal, few have mentioned the host of tax extenders and sweeteners that will end up costing the country billions of dollars.

Dec 20, 2010 / Chris Hayes

War in Yemen? John Brennan at Carnegie War in Yemen? John Brennan at Carnegie

President Obama's chief adviser on counterterrorism is mum on whether the administration is planning a covert war In Yemen.

Dec 20, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss

Person of the Year? Person of the Year?

 Who should be The Nation readers' choice for person of the year, and why?

Dec 20, 2010 / Peter Rothberg

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