Tehran’s Coup in Iraq, Part III Tehran’s Coup in Iraq, Part III
Iran is tightening its grip in Baghdad, and once again there’s talk of violence.
May 5, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Nation Goes Open Source The Nation Goes Open Source
Beyond the practical benefits, going open source was a political act for The Nation.
May 5, 2010 / Peter Rothberg
Glenn Beck Gets It Right Glenn Beck Gets It Right
The attempted Times Square bombing is a reminder that the defense budgets for high-tech warfare are beside the point in countering terrorists who turn firecrackers into bombs.
May 5, 2010 / Robert Scheer
Bud Selig: The Choice Is Yours Bud Selig: The Choice Is Yours
Under increasing pressure from players, protesting fans, and civil rights leaders, Bud Selig needs to decide whether Major League Baseball will challenge Arizona's draconian anti-i...
May 5, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Fearing Fear Itself Fearing Fear Itself
If the worst we get is a guy who tries to explode his underwear and another guy who builds a bomb that doesn't blow up in New York City, we're in good shape.
May 5, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
UPDATED: Were US Special Forces Involved in the Arrest of Faisal Shahzad? UPDATED: Were US Special Forces Involved in the Arrest of Faisal Shahzad?
The apparently central role of US special forces in the arrest of Faisal Shahzad raises the question: To what extent are US Special Forces permitted to operate on US soil under Pre...
May 5, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill
Colleges Refuse Notable Ranking Survey Colleges Refuse Notable Ranking Survey
A large number of colleges boycotted the 2010 US News and World Report’s college ranking system refusing to continue to play the game.
May 4, 2010 / StudentNation / Morgan Ashenfelter
Tory! Tory! Tory! Most Brit Newspapers Back Cameron as Election Nears Tory! Tory! Tory! Most Brit Newspapers Back Cameron as Election Nears
Yes, the Guardian went for our homeboy, Nick Clegg, but others held firm for the Conservatives, or switched from Labour. A special wrap-up for our new Media Fix blog.
May 4, 2010 / Morgan Ashenfelter
Erik Prince: Accused Navy SEALs Didn’t Abuse Iraqi Prisoner Erik Prince: Accused Navy SEALs Didn’t Abuse Iraqi Prisoner
Blackwater's owner defends the Navy SEALs accused of abusing the alleged Iraqi mastermind of the killing of Blackwater contractors in Fallujah, saying he had broken out of his cuff...
May 4, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill
Blackwater Owner Caught on Tape Blackwater Owner Caught on Tape
In a rare audio recording obtained by investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, Erik Prince, owner of Blackwater, reveals his future plans for the mercenary army.
May 4, 2010 / Press Room