The “O” in Socialism The “O” in Socialism
Just recently, things were looking up for socialism. In April, a much-discussed Rasmussen poll reported that only 53 percent of Americans expressed a preference for capitalism. The...
Jun 12, 2009 / Betsy Reed
Why Vote ‘Yes’ for the War and the IMF? Why Vote ‘Yes’ for the War and the IMF?
The Obama administration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are aggressively whipping House Democrats to support the 2009 war supplemental bill that seeks to steer another $10o billio...
Jun 12, 2009 / John Nichols
An Open Letter to the Orlando Sentinel An Open Letter to the Orlando Sentinel
Dave Zirin's recent Nation article exposed the ways that the owner of the Orlando Magic, whose team is currently facing off against the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA title, is u...
Jun 12, 2009 / Peter Rothberg
It’s Official–The Era of Cheap Oil Is Over It’s Official–The Era of Cheap Oil Is Over
For the first time, the US Energy Department has conceded that peak oil is the new norm.
Jun 11, 2009 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
Vick and Clarett’s ‘Right of Return’ Vick and Clarett’s ‘Right of Return’
Michael Vick and Maurice Clarett deserve a second chance to play in the NFL--not because they are innocent, but because the system itself is so profoundly guilty.
Jun 11, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Bibi’s Media Manipulations Bibi’s Media Manipulations
Pushed by Obama to dismantle illegal settlements, Netanyahu manipulates the media to show Israel will end up in a civil war if the White House stands firm.
Jun 11, 2009 / Feature / Neve Gordon
Calling Mr. Colbert Calling Mr. Colbert
We've got a new Think Again column called "Sotomayor and SCOTUS,Captured on a Carousel of Time" about the punditocracy confirmationhearings here. And I did a post for The Dail...
Jun 11, 2009 / Eric Alterman
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