BP Oil Hits Louisiana; How Far Away Is the Next Disaster? BP Oil Hits Louisiana; How Far Away Is the Next Disaster?
Oil is washing up on the Louisiana shore, a predictable result of the growing environmental hazards that come with new techniques for extracting oil and other energy sources.
May 21, 2010 / Sarah Laskow
Pedophilia is Fine, but Hold the Abortion Pedophilia is Fine, but Hold the Abortion
A nun in Phoenix has been ex-communicated after approving a life-saving abortion. What?
May 21, 2010 / Laura Flanders
The Breakdown: Can the US Government Assassinate You? The Breakdown: Can the US Government Assassinate You?
The Obama Administration has authorized the killing of American-born Islamic cleric Anwar al-Awlaki. If the administration can kill US citizens without due process, where does t...
May 21, 2010 / Chris Hayes
Mad as Hell: Confronting Wall Street’s Class War Mad as Hell: Confronting Wall Street’s Class War
Nation Senior Editor Richard Kim and protestors from the April 29 march on Wall Street share their view of the banks and corporations' role in the financial crisis.
May 21, 2010 / The Nation Video
Those Secret Taliban Talks Those Secret Taliban Talks
The extent of Taliban and Afghan government involvement in the Islamic Party's peace talks is unclear. But something important is happening, and the State Deparment is interested.
May 21, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
What Happens When a Serious Libertarian Gets Serious Attention What Happens When a Serious Libertarian Gets Serious Attention
At the root of the controversy about Rand Paul's statements regarding civil rights laws is the reality that he is an ideological outlier running within a mainstream party. That's g...
May 21, 2010 / John Nichols
The Corrupt Charmer on Screen The Corrupt Charmer on Screen
Alex Gibney's new film Casino Jack tells the complete story of Jack Abramoff—and his victims.
May 21, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Eagan
Back Talk: Susan Bernofsky Back Talk: Susan Bernofsky
A conversation with the translator of Robert Walser's Microscripts about Walser's writing rituals, his Chinese box sentences and the beauty of Zusammenhaengen.
May 20, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Christine Smallwood
Holding Out for a Better Bill Holding Out for a Better Bill
The Nation's DC Editor Chris Hayes reports on The Rachel Maddow Show that stalling the financial reform legislation has introduced stronger consumer protections.
May 20, 2010 / Press Room
Holding Out for a Better Bill Holding Out for a Better Bill
The Nation's DC Editor Chris Hayes reports on The Rachel Maddow Show that stalling the financial reform legislation has introduced stronger consumer protections.
May 20, 2010 / The Rachel Maddow Show