Chas Freeman Redux: “When Idiots Attack” Chas Freeman Redux: “When Idiots Attack”
The appointment of Chas Freeman as chairman of the National Intelligence Council is a done deal, and it's probably the single best appointment that Obama has made to date. But sma...
Mar 4, 2009 / Bob Dreyfuss
Foodies Address the Slavery Issue Foodies Address the Slavery Issue
At The Nation we've tried to keep up on the good work of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, an organization comprised chiefly of Latino, Haitian and Mayan Indian immigrants worki...
Mar 4, 2009 / Peter Rothberg
Encouraging Signs on Defense Contracting Cuts Encouraging Signs on Defense Contracting Cuts
Spencer Ackerman takes a look at the White House's new procurement guidelines and is pleasantly surprised: Obama went further in remarks at the White House, calling it a "false c...
Mar 4, 2009 / Chris Hayes
Economist Robert Johnson on ‘Zombie’ Banks Economist Robert Johnson on ‘Zombie’ Banks
The celebrated economist discusses his fears and cautious hopes for the future of the international banking system.
Mar 4, 2009 / Bill Moyers Journal
Live from Powershift 2009 Live from Powershift 2009
It's the first full day of Powershift 2009, and over 11,000 have descended on downtown DC’s largest venue for a weekend of training, rallying, and climate action lobbying.
Mar 4, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation
Will Obama Pay Your Doctor Bills? Will Obama Pay Your Doctor Bills?
A year from now, will America have affordable healthcare? Monica Sanchez, Adam Thompson, and Dr. Walter Tsou on Obama's healthcare reform plan.
Mar 4, 2009 / GRITtv
On Bush, Cheney Crimes: Seek Truth and Accountability On Bush, Cheney Crimes: Seek Truth and Accountability
Senate Judiciary Committee chair Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, deserves credit for pressing ahead with his modest proposal to establish a truth and reconciliation commission to review...
Mar 4, 2009 / John Nichols
Afghanistan: For Your Reading Pleasure Afghanistan: For Your Reading Pleasure
Having spent a while reading about Afghanistan, I've collected some resources for anyone who'd like to learn a little more about that godforsaken country and about what various st...
Mar 4, 2009 / Bob Dreyfuss
AIG: Billions Dished Out in the Dark AIG: Billions Dished Out in the Dark
Taxpayers now own 80 percent of virtually worthless AIG--for us, this bailout is all pain and no gain.
Mar 4, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer