Around The Nation Around The Nation
August used to be a slow month in politics. Instead we've seen simmeringanger over healthcare, fiery debates over the future of the Democraticparty, and breakthroughs in two majo...
Aug 16, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
State Department: “Be Afraid! Be Very Afraid!” State Department: “Be Afraid! Be Very Afraid!”
President Obama, along with his adviser on counterterrorism, John Brennan, a White House deputy national security adviser, have tried to reorient US policy away from the nonsensic...
Aug 14, 2009 / Bob Dreyfuss
Sanders: Lies, Fibs and Anti-Reformers Sanders: Lies, Fibs and Anti-Reformers
Since many Americans are misinformed about the opportunities a healthcare reform will bring, Sen. Bernie Sanders tries to expose the lies surrounding the bill.
Aug 14, 2009 / Brave New Films
Blackwater Still Armed in Iraq Blackwater Still Armed in Iraq
The private security company doesn't have a license to operate in Iraq, but the State Department continues to employ Erik Prince's armed mercenaries.
Aug 14, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Will Vick Soar as an Eagle? Will Vick Soar as an Eagle?
Michael Vick has a new team, but will Philadelphia Eagles fans welcome him with their proverbial brotherly love?
Aug 14, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Netroots Nation: Sestak vs. Specter Netroots Nation: Sestak vs. Specter
From the annual Netroots Nation conference, The Nation's Ari Melber and Pennsylvania blogger Susie Madrak moderate the first forum between the two candidates.
Aug 14, 2009 / The Nation Video
BREAKING: Rush, Newt, and Sarah Supported Death Panels, Too! BREAKING: Rush, Newt, and Sarah Supported Death Panels, Too!
Attention, townhall protesters: Guess who else wants to pull the plug on granny and kill Sarah Palin's baby? In some knock-out reporting, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow showed Thursday nigh...
Aug 14, 2009 / Leslie Savan
Required Reading for Health Care Town Halls Required Reading for Health Care Town Halls
I am frustrated with the deepening madness at health care reform town hall meetings. In an effort to contextualize these events I'm offering a short syllabus that may help us unde...
Aug 14, 2009 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Harry Reid Versus Democracy Harry Reid Versus Democracy
No member of Congress should serve without having been elected by the people of the district or state they represent. Unfortunately, four appointed senators are currently serving...
Aug 14, 2009 / John Nichols
Let’s Get Real about Obama Let’s Get Real about Obama
It's been a rough and tough few months. And this August is making a bid to replace the Ides of (is it?) March as the meanest month in our calendar. From a slew of intense late n...
Aug 14, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel