Press China to Help Free Ling and Lee Press China to Help Free Ling and Lee
My last post detailed the plight of journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling and the international campaign to convince the government of North Korea to free them. This is a true bipar...
Jun 11, 2009 / Peter Rothberg
Obama’s Quiet Fight Against Poverty Obama’s Quiet Fight Against Poverty
Activist Deepak Bhargava discusses the Obama administration's 'stealthy' support for impoverished Americans.
Jun 11, 2009 / The Nation Video
Iran’s Election Tension Iran’s Election Tension
It's a quiet Thursday in Tehran. Campaigning and electioneering isforbidden on election eve, and the crowds are gone, but the tension ispalpable. Here and there are still visible ...
Jun 11, 2009 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Good Doctor’s Cure for a Broken Healthcare System The Good Doctor’s Cure for a Broken Healthcare System
Dr. Linda Farley, the Wisconsin physician and nationally recognized advocate for health care reform who died this week at age 80, came to a conclusion after decades spent as a fam...
Jun 11, 2009 / John Nichols
Ten Things You Can Do to Stimulate a New Economy Ten Things You Can Do to Stimulate a New Economy
Find a "good bank," make responsible investments, save locally and more...
Jun 10, 2009 / The Nation
Europe Lurches Right Europe Lurches Right
In the European parliamentary elections, the center-right has won at the expense of social democrats.
Jun 10, 2009 / Maria Margaronis
Noted. Noted.
An oil giant settles in human rights lawsuit; Virginia's Mr. Anonymous wins primary; American reporters convicted in North Korea; Doris Shaffer remembered.
Jun 10, 2009 / The Editors
Obama’s Mideast Reset Obama’s Mideast Reset
In the wake of a charismatic speech, it's clear that a substantial majority of the world's 1.5 billion Muslims are rooting for him.
Jun 10, 2009 / Juan Cole
A Bailout for Students A Bailout for Students
In a slipping economy, the debt burden for students is crippling. Obama's modest but elegant plan is a step in the right direction.
Jun 10, 2009 / The Editors
Dr. George Tiller, 1941-2009 Dr. George Tiller, 1941-2009
The abortion provider and hero knew enough to trust women. The same can't be said for the male pundits who are dominating the debate.
Jun 10, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt