What Is Patriotism? Nation Readers Respond What Is Patriotism? Nation Readers Respond
For this year's Fourth of July, we asked Nation readers what "patriotism" means to them and how progressives can express love for one's country while forthrightly combati...
Jul 9, 2010 / The Nation
The Breakdown: Do Presidential Speeches Matter? The Breakdown: Do Presidential Speeches Matter?
Ever since his breakthrough keynote at the 2004 DNC, Barack Obama has been defined by his oratory skills. But has his rhetoric really advanced his policy goals? On this week's edit...
Jul 9, 2010 / Chris Hayes
Leslie Gelb Says Obama Kneels to Netanyahu, Should Fire His Middle East Team Leslie Gelb Says Obama Kneels to Netanyahu, Should Fire His Middle East Team
The CFR's president emeritus expresses disgust with Obama's Middle East policy.
Jul 9, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Slacker Friday Slacker Friday
A recap of the week in politics and media, with Palin, Weigel and beetles.
Jul 9, 2010 / Eric Alterman
Helping in Kyrgyzstan Helping in Kyrgyzstan
Aid organizations are working furiously to respond to the desperate need for tents, food and other critical supplies in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Here's how you can help.
Jul 9, 2010 / Aaron Ross
Courting King Lebron James Courting King Lebron James
LeBron James's relocation to Miami is bad for everyone besides ESPN, Dave Zirin tells Chris Hayes on The Rachel Maddow Show.
Jul 9, 2010 / Press Room
Berlusconi’s Cronies Berlusconi’s Cronies
Corruption scandals, a threatened gag order on journalists and investigators, and persistent allegations of Mafia ties—not to mention the long recession—have weakened I...
Jul 9, 2010 / Frederika Randall
The Courtship of King James The Courtship of King James
LeBron James's relocation to Miami is bad for everyone besides ESPN, Dave Zirin tells Chris Hayes on The Rachel Maddow Show.
Jul 9, 2010 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Lebron James vs. Dan Gilbert: Who Really Killed Cleveland? Lebron James vs. Dan Gilbert: Who Really Killed Cleveland?
Who's the bad sport—Lebron James or Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, CEO of the subprime lender Quicken Loans?
Jul 9, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Texas Fails High School Texas Fails High School
Without accurate reports and transparent outcomes, the urgent need to implement high school reforms could pass without notice.
Jul 9, 2010 / StudentNation / Sara Haji