The Messenger and the Hidden Costs of War The Messenger and the Hidden Costs of War
Many Americans don't need a movie to appreciate the human toll that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have exacted on communities in this country. For those who do, there is Oren Mo...
Nov 15, 2009 / Eyal Press
Palin: Obama’s “Downright Evil,” But Hillary’s O.K. Palin: Obama’s “Downright Evil,” But Hillary’s O.K.
It is fair to say that former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin would rather go vegan than say something nice about President Obama. The 2008 Republican nominee for vice president has,...
Nov 15, 2009 / John Nichols
Water on the Moon — and Money for NASA Water on the Moon — and Money for NASA
"Water found on the moon," the headlines said – water that "could be used for drinking," the LA Times reported, possibly enough for "future astronauts to live off the land." The...
Nov 14, 2009 / Jon Wiener
Slacker Saturday Slacker Saturday
I've got a new Think Again column, which involved quite a bit more work than usual, by the way, called "The Continuing Scandal of Howard Kurtz and The Washington Post," h...
Nov 14, 2009 / Eric Alterman
Welcome Home, War! Welcome Home, War!
Will the Afghan and Iraq wars lead to a surveillance state here in the US?
Nov 13, 2009 / Feature / Alfred W. McCoy
Why Is the US Paying Off the Taliban? Why Is the US Paying Off the Taliban?
The Nation's Jeremy Scahill appears on MSNBC to discuss his colleague Aram Roston's new investigation into how the US funds the Taliban.
Nov 13, 2009 / MSNBC
Justicia Poetica Justicia Poetica
The victory over Lou Dobbs demonstrates that the immigrant community is mobilized like never before.
Nov 13, 2009 / Feature / Roberto Lovato
Journalism in 10: Nick Penniman on the Future of Media Journalism in 10: Nick Penniman on the Future of Media
Nick Penniman, executive director of the Huffington Post Investigative Fund talks about the impending chaotic media landscape.
Nov 13, 2009 / The Nation Video
Hannity and Bachmann Almost Apologize Hannity and Bachmann Almost Apologize
A fundamental tenet for both rightwing politicians and their media pilot fish is: Never, ever, apologize for the crazy. If you get caught exaggerating or even lying outright, simpl...
Nov 13, 2009 / Leslie Savan
Will the Senate Stand Against Stupak? Will the Senate Stand Against Stupak?
Are restrictions on abortion the price of healthcare reform? But both pro-choice and progressive healthcare reform leaders andmembers of Congress have come out swi...
Nov 13, 2009 / Emily Douglas