Articles

Fighting Foreclosure in South Africa Fighting Foreclosure in South Africa

The fight against foreclosures is not simply an American issue; it is a global issue. South African activists recount their experiences in this ongoing Tell The Nation series.

Apr 7, 2009 / Feature / The Western Cape Anti-Eviction Campaign

How to Save the US Auto Industry How to Save the US Auto Industry

In five easy steps, The Daily Show's resident problem-solver John Hodgman lays out a plan to save American carmakers.

Apr 7, 2009 / The Daily Show

The Pope’s Position on Birth Control The Pope’s Position on Birth Control

The founder of Planned Parenthood has a few words for the Pope on birth control.

Apr 7, 2009 / Feature / Margaret Sanger

The UN vs. Israel: The Gaza Fallout The UN vs. Israel: The Gaza Fallout

A UN investigation of Israel's attacks on Gaza may put the US in the middle of a tense dispute between the international body and Israel.

Apr 7, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

Springtime for Marriage Equality: First Iowa, Now Vermont, DC Springtime for Marriage Equality: First Iowa, Now Vermont, DC

In spring, they say, human hearts incline toward love. And from the Midwest to New England, the love that once dared not speak its name is being formally recognized and celebrated...

Apr 7, 2009 / John Nichols

The Rise of the New Student Left The Rise of the New Student Left

Bob Dylan probably had no idea how much the times really were a' changin'.

Apr 7, 2009 / Feature / Jack Newfield

Jeff Madrick: Grading Obama’s Recovery Jeff Madrick: Grading Obama’s Recovery

Nation contributor Jeff Madrick looks beyond the failure of banks to guarantee loans to decades of wage stagnation and decline as a factor in the economic meltdown.

Apr 7, 2009 / The Nation Video

GOP Becomes the Party of No(minees) GOP Becomes the Party of No(minees)

The Nation's DC editor Christopher Hayes discusses the Republican's reckless abuse of the Senate confirmation process.

Apr 7, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show

Rethinking Afghanistan: Is Obama’s Strategy a Dead End? Rethinking Afghanistan: Is Obama’s Strategy a Dead End?

Unified in their opposition to the war in Iraq, liberal and antiwar groups are finding little common ground when it comes to Obama's escalation in Afghanistan.

Apr 7, 2009 / GRITtv

Shed No Tears for the Spartans Shed No Tears for the Spartans

The vanquished Spartans of Michigan State have left a lot of people accustomed to limping through this recession start walking tall.

Apr 7, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin

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