American Denial American Denial
A commencement address for those graduating into a disillusioned and disconnected can't-do nation.
Jun 1, 2010 / Tom Engelhardt
Pirates in the Mediterranean Pirates in the Mediterranean
If Israel was indeed defending its borders yesterday morning, Israel is also responsible for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip—their livelihood as well as their secur...
Jun 1, 2010 / Neve Gordon
Ex-US Ambassador Among Those Seized by Israelis Ex-US Ambassador Among Those Seized by Israelis
Edward Peck, an outspoken advocate for opening peace talks to all Palestinian players, was one of a number of prominent Americans who joined the flotilla seeking to bring aid to th...
Jun 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Israeli Blunder Should Force Talks with Hamas Israeli Blunder Should Force Talks with Hamas
The killing at sea of peace activists by Israel may be the catalyst that ends the crushing embargo of Gaza and opens the way for including Hamas in peace talks.
Jun 1, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Israel’s Piracy Israel’s Piracy
With its unprovoked attack on the Freedom Flotilla, Israel has only fueled the world movement to end the Gaza blockade.
Jun 1, 2010 / Roane Carey
Obama Responds Tepidly to Middle-East Meltdown, But Not Every Democrat Is So Cautious Obama Responds Tepidly to Middle-East Meltdown, But Not Every Democrat Is So Cautious
California candidate Marcy Winograd stirs things up by warning that “the killings are bound to heighten awareness about the brutal blockade and to increase pressure to end th...
Jun 1, 2010 / John Nichols
Ret. Col. Ann Wright on Gaza Freedom Flotilla Ret. Col. Ann Wright on Gaza Freedom Flotilla
Ret. Col. Ann Wright speaks from aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, heading to Gaza with aid and solidarity.
May 31, 2010 / The Nation
Getting Real About Memorial Day—The Way Paul Wellstone Did Getting Real About Memorial Day—The Way Paul Wellstone Did
Minnesota senator was not satisfied with holiday rhetoric. He led the fight to assure that veterans were never forgotten by policymakers.
May 31, 2010 / John Nichols
18 Senate Dems Tell Obama It’s Time for Afghan Exit Plan 18 Senate Dems Tell Obama It’s Time for Afghan Exit Plan
Almost one fifth of the Senate backed a proposal to plan for bringing the troops home from Afghanistan. That's not enough, but it is a start.
May 30, 2010 / John Nichols
‘Undocumented, Unafraid’ ‘Undocumented, Unafraid’
Tens of thousands gathered Saturday on the steps of the Arizona legislature to protest the new "Papers, Please" law.
May 30, 2010 / Marc Cooper