The Saddam Statue-Toppling, Four Years Later The Saddam Statue-Toppling, Four Years Later
The lead editorial in today's New York Times states that, four years ago this week, "as American troops made their first, triumphant entrance into Baghdad, joyous Iraqis pulled do...
Apr 12, 2007 / The Nation
Hiss in History Hiss in History
Although many historians have condemned Alger Hiss as a Soviet spy, the facts of his story remain obscure.
Apr 12, 2007 / Victor Navasky
Pelosi and Diplomacy Pelosi and Diplomacy
By refusing to negotiate at home and abroad, Bush has become isolated and dangerous.
Apr 12, 2007 / The Editors
Letters Letters
BLACKWATER: GUNS FOR HIRE St. Petersburg, Fla. Thanks for Jeremy Scahill's April 2 cover story, "Shadow Army: How Blackwater Became Part of Bush's War Machine." That may wel...
Apr 12, 2007 / Our Readers and Jeremy Scahill
On John McCain’s Much-Ridiculed Attempt to Use His Shorja Market Visit as Proof That Baghdad Is Being Pacified On John McCain’s Much-Ridiculed Attempt to Use His Shorja Market Visit as Proof That Baghdad Is Being Pacified
McCain bought himself trouble in his visit to Baghdad.
Apr 12, 2007 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Duke Players Deserve Apology Duke Players Deserve Apology
The three Duke University lacrosse players falsely indicted on rape charges last year deserve an apology--from the district attorney and members of the media. The students were g...
Apr 12, 2007 / The Nation
The People Know Better The People Know Better
Once again the people are way ahead of the pundits and the political parties – this time, on matters of foreign policy and national security. The latest results from the Confid...
Apr 12, 2007 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
NBC Cans Don Imus NBC Cans Don Imus
I have no problem with NBC's decision to cancel Don Imus' show, and frankly I could care less if CBS follows suit and takes his program off the radio. Any defense of Imus' "First ...
Apr 12, 2007 / The Nation
Antibalas: Social Security Sounds Antibalas: Social Security Sounds
A must-see live band, Brooklyn-based Afrobeat ensemble Antibalas hits the road again to launch their fourth album since 2001, Security, and energize audiences with potent politic...
Apr 11, 2007 / The Nation
Hometown Baghdad: Living in a War Zone Hometown Baghdad: Living in a War Zone
Three Iraqi 20-somethings film their daily lives in a war-torn and religiously divided Baghdad. WireTap hears from the producers.
Apr 11, 2007 / The Nation