Looking Back Looking Back
It was a tough year at the end of a rough decade but there were some under-appreciated progressive victories that should inspire hope for 2010.
Dec 31, 2009 / Peter Rothberg
The Nation 2010 The Nation 2010
For 145 years, these core principles have informed and animated The Nation's thinking and work: passionate support for civil rights and civil liberties, opposition to corruption an...
Dec 31, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Single-Payer’s Last Stand? Single-Payer’s Last Stand?
The Progressive Caucus (CPC) is the largest caucus in Congress with 82 members--it dwarfs the often-hyped Blue Dog Democrats with its 52 yapping pups. Yet ...
Dec 31, 2009 / Greg Kaufmann
Good Riddance to Decade That Began With Theft of the Presidency Good Riddance to Decade That Began With Theft of the Presidency
The British press has taken to referring to the passing decade as "the Noughties" has made quite a big deal of trying to identify the political, economic and cultural trends of pe...
Dec 31, 2009 / John Nichols
How to Solve the Climate Problem How to Solve the Climate Problem
Climate scientist James Hansen's new book, Storms of My Grandchildren, looks at what's necessary to stop global warming.
Dec 30, 2009 / Feature / James Hansen
Looking Back on 2010 Looking Back on 2010
How well do you remember the events that shook up--and let down--America in 2010?
Dec 30, 2009 / Jamie Malanowski
What’s Next for Healthcare Reform? What’s Next for Healthcare Reform?
Despite the Senate compromises, there's still a lot to like in the healthcare reform bill. But will it survive reconciliation?
Dec 30, 2009 / Feature / Lindsay Beyerstein
The 2009 Balance Sheet of Change The 2009 Balance Sheet of Change
We've covered a lot of complicated policy debates in 2009, the year of change, and it's easy to lose sight of the big picture. But for millions of American families, this y...
Dec 30, 2009 / Kai Wright
The Global War on Stealth Underwear The Global War on Stealth Underwear
There is no "war" against terrorism. Not if by war one means doing the obvious and checking a highly suspicious air traveler's underwear to see if explosives have been sewn in.
Dec 30, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Slide Show: Obama’s Challenges in 2010 Slide Show: Obama’s Challenges in 2010
The Nation on the most crucial domestic and foreign issues facing his administration in the new year.
Dec 29, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation