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
The ‘Rogue Nation’ Contest The ‘Rogue Nation’ Contest
Connecting the dots between North Korea and the United States.
Jun 10, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn