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The War Pundits: Sam Power, McJoan, Danner, Mitchell The War Pundits: Sam Power, McJoan, Danner, Mitchell

The media's coverage and advocacy of the Iraq war remains one of the most vexing problems in our politics. While many now agree that the traditional press overstated the case for ...

Jul 17, 2008 / Ari Melber

Stargazing in Kabul Stargazing in Kabul

Ten days in the life and struggles of a young Afghan woman.

Jul 17, 2008 / The Nation

Invincible: Opportunity in Crisis Invincible: Opportunity in Crisis

The Detroit rapper reflects on her music, activism and inspirations.

Jul 17, 2008 / The Nation

Impeachment: On the Table But Not for Consumption Impeachment: On the Table But Not for Consumption

Impeachment is on the table. But Congress is not allowed to bite. The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on one of Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich's 35 articles of i...

Jul 17, 2008 / John Nichols

The Nation Sues the Government The Nation Sues the Government

The Nation joins the ACLU and several other organizations and attorneys in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the FISA act.

Jul 16, 2008 / The Editors

Obama as Sex Symbol Obama as Sex Symbol

A desperately needy America warms to the hot married love of Barack and Michelle.

Jul 16, 2008 / JoAnn Wypijewski

Noted. Noted.

Ari Melber tracks the continuing fight over FISA; Stuart Klawans remembers Thomas Disch.

Jul 16, 2008 / The Editors

Obama and Iraq Obama and Iraq

His plan to exit Iraq falls far short of the complete withdrawal most Americans want. But it's a place to start.

Jul 16, 2008 / The Editors

Indiscreet Conversations Indiscreet Conversations

Jesse Jackson's gaffe demonstrates that the days of being able to think out loud are over.

Jul 16, 2008 / Column / Gary Younge

I Read the News Today… Oh Boy I Read the News Today… Oh Boy

While some of America's smartest and most civic-minded people are trying to save daily newspapers, the media moguls who can make a difference seem to be completely off their rocker...

Jul 16, 2008 / Column / Eric Alterman

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