Reason for Optimism out of the Cancún Climate Summit? Reason for Optimism out of the Cancún Climate Summit?
The agreements reached at last week's climate summit oblige all nations to reduce future emissions. The challenge now is to generate the political pressure to compel national lead...
Dec 14, 2010 / Mark Hertsgaard
A Legacy of Triumph and Controversy: Richard Holbrooke, 1941–2010 A Legacy of Triumph and Controversy: Richard Holbrooke, 1941–2010
The tough and hyper-energetic diplomat’s career spanned more than four decades. He leaves behind a complicated legacy—and in Afghanistan, an unfinished mission.
Dec 14, 2010 / Barbara Crossette
Senator Bernie Sanders: Another 8 1/2 Hours Serving the People Senator Bernie Sanders: Another 8 1/2 Hours Serving the People
For the Senator from Vermont, his Friday speech against Obama's tax cut compromise was just another day on the job.
Dec 14, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Michael Moore on Why Posting Bail for Julian Assange is a ‘True Act of Patriotism’ Michael Moore on Why Posting Bail for Julian Assange is a ‘True Act of Patriotism’
While too many leading American journalists and most politicians cower, Michael Moore steps up to say: "WikiLeaks, God bless them, will save lives as a result of their actions...
Dec 14, 2010 / John Nichols
Stephen Cohen’s ‘The Victims Return’ Stephen Cohen’s ‘The Victims Return’
In his new book, Cohen tells the all-but unknown story of the nearly 6 million inmates who survived the often murderous brutality of Stalin's Gulag.
Dec 14, 2010 / The Nation
Tax Cut Compromise May Benefit Students Tax Cut Compromise May Benefit Students
A new compromise between leading Republicans and President Obama to extend an expiring tax policy may end up benefiting some of its student opponents.
Dec 14, 2010 / StudentNation / Victor Gamez
Students Unfazed By WikiLeaks Warnings Students Unfazed By WikiLeaks Warnings
Students at Columbia and Penn are unfazed by warnings to not discuss or link to WikiLeaks on social networking sites.
Dec 14, 2010 / StudentNation / Ellie Levitt
The Breakdown: An Unconstitutional Mandate? The Breakdown: An Unconstitutional Mandate?
A federal court in Virginia ruled Monday that an aspect of Obama's healthcare reform law is unconstitutional. In this previously posted episode of The Breakdown, Christopher Hayes...
Dec 14, 2010 / Chris Hayes
Quote of the Day: Richard Holbrooke Quote of the Day: Richard Holbrooke
Today’s Quote of the Day comes from the late Richard Holbrooke, whose heart was broken in Afghanistan. From the Washington Post: “As Mr. Holbrooke was sedated for surgery, family members said his final words were to his Pakistani surgeon: ‘You've got to stop this war in Afghanistan.’” R.I.P. Like this blog post? Read all Nation blogs on the Nation's free iPhone App, NationNow.
Dec 14, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Sanders Filibuster Halted By Senate; Tax Deal Fight Now Focuses on House Challenge to Estate-Tax Exemption Sanders Filibuster Halted By Senate; Tax Deal Fight Now Focuses on House Challenge to Estate-Tax Exemption
"Fortunately, the buck does not stop in the Senate," says United for a Fair Economy. "We are calling on the House to fight back and win a better deal for the sake of...
Dec 14, 2010 / John Nichols