Eight (Lonely) Votes For Common Sense Regarding U.S. Relations With Iran Eight (Lonely) Votes For Common Sense Regarding U.S. Relations With Iran
The arguments against poorly-structured sanctions against Iran were that they would undermine democracy movements, stir anti-U.S. sentiment and do nothing to promote disarmament. U...
Jun 27, 2010 / John Nichols
Putting Tears Aside: Celebrating Ghana’s Victory Putting Tears Aside: Celebrating Ghana’s Victory
Yes, as Landon Donovan said, "soccer is a cruel game." But in the aftermath of Ghana's 2-1 victory, we should also appreciate what it means to the country and the co...
Jun 26, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Kyrgyzstan on the Brink Kyrgyzstan on the Brink
A toxic stew of nationalist jealousies, economic stagnation and drug-fueled mafia manipulation has brought this Central Asian republic to the brink of civil war.
Jun 25, 2010 / David Trilling
The Future of Education Reform The Future of Education Reform
NYU senior scholar Deborah Meier speaks with Pedro Noguera, guest editor of The Nation's special education issue, about the challenges facing the country's education system.
Jun 25, 2010 / The Nation
This Week At TheNation.com This Week At TheNation.com
The two big stories that defined our week, and speak to our role as a magazine. Plus: A haunting slideshow and a host of new video features.
Jun 25, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Joe the Gusher Exposes Cracks in the Right Joe the Gusher Exposes Cracks in the Right
The response to the BP disaster is a rare instance in which populist outrage and simple logic are allied—and for some on the right this is deeply confusing.
Jun 25, 2010 / Leslie Savan
Slacker Friday Slacker Friday
On John Mellencamp and the week in politics and media.
Jun 25, 2010 / Eric Alterman
You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught
With conservatives increasingly shaping educational policies in states such as Arizona and Texas, The Nation's Melissa Harris-Lacewell wonders whether progressives are in danger ...
Jun 25, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught
With conservatives increasingly shaping educational policies in states such as Arizona and Texas, The Nation's Melissa Harris-Lacewell wonders whether progressives are in danger of...
Jun 25, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
At G8, Obama, Clinton Must Speak With One Voice for Safe Abortion Access At G8, Obama, Clinton Must Speak With One Voice for Safe Abortion Access
Hillary Clinton has unequivocally stated that all women around the world must have the right to abortion. Will Obama confirm that position at the G8 summit this weekend?
Jun 25, 2010 / Jessica Arons and Shira Saperstein