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Esther Kaplan on the GOP's message to miners; John Nichols on Bernie Sanders' filibuster; Jennifer O'Mahony on the UK student protests; Michael Tracey on millenials and politics.
Dec 16, 2010 / Various Contributors
Why Obama and CancĂșn Miss the Point Why Obama and CancĂșn Miss the Point
You can't bargain about global warming with chemistry and physics.
Dec 16, 2010 / Bill McKibben
Man How to Listen Man How to Listen
the horizon has an edge. It is a place & we live here, under the grass, over the earth. No pomegranate tree grows under there, there where only demons bring fruit.
Dec 16, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Sarah Riggs
Afghan Review: ‘Lookin’ Good,’ Says Obama Afghan Review: ‘Lookin’ Good,’ Says Obama
It's mostly spin, not substance, and the real fight over what to do in Afghanistan will come early next spring.
Dec 16, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Sudan Prepares to Break Apart Sudan Prepares to Break Apart
Finally, after decades of catastrophic civil war, Africa may give birth to a new nation.
Dec 16, 2010 / Feature / Tristan McConnell
Health Reform Teach-In Health Reform Teach-In
Educating Americans about this administration's healthcare successes is easier than Obama thinks.
Dec 16, 2010 / Harvey Sloane
After House Votes Against Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Will Senate Finish the Job? After House Votes Against Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Will Senate Finish the Job?
House votes 250-175 to end "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Log Cabin Republicans tell Senate Republicans, it's time to stop stalling and let ready-and-able patriotic A...
Dec 16, 2010 / John Nichols
Smithfield is Torturing Animals Smithfield is Torturing Animals
The Humane Society's investigation into the operations of Smithfield are shocking, even for seasoned critics of industrial husbandry.
Dec 16, 2010 / Peter Rothberg
Conversation: Laurie Penny on the UK Student Protests Conversation: Laurie Penny on the UK Student Protests
When the UK government passed legislation that may effectively triple the cost of higher education in the UK last week, "It felt like the relationship between state and citi...
Dec 15, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
Harry Potter and the Bailed-Out Banks Harry Potter and the Bailed-Out Banks
There's a new blockbuster out just in time for the holidays: Harry Potter and the Bailed-Out Banks.
Dec 15, 2010 / Laura Flanders