Why Did a ‘Liberal’ Critique of Bill de Blasio Distort His Record? Why Did a ‘Liberal’ Critique of Bill de Blasio Distort His Record?
Noam Scheiber says the mayor should focus more on economic populism—but neglects to mention his big wins for New Yorkers.
Feb 11, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman
Libertarian Medicine From Rand Paul, MD Libertarian Medicine From Rand Paul, MD
Senator Rand Paul, a doctor, says the measles vaccine can cause “profound mental disorders.” —News reports On vaccines, Paul says that what should be conceded Is state-imposed treatment leaves freedom impeded. One hopes parents know, lest this doofus be heeded, A second opinion in this case is needed.
Feb 11, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
How Obama Can Stick It To Netanyahu How Obama Can Stick It To Netanyahu
Inking a deal with Iran soon would box the Israeli Prime Minister into denouncing a major foreign policy achievement.
Feb 11, 2015 / Ali Gharib
Will 2016 GOP Candidates Do What Alabama’s Chief Justice Did on Gay Marriage if Elected President? Will 2016 GOP Candidates Do What Alabama’s Chief Justice Did on Gay Marriage if Elected President?
They should declare themselves now. Before it is too late.
Feb 11, 2015 / William Greider
Students Mass Against ‘Hebdo’-Fueled Hate Speech, Disrupt Tuition Hikes and Rise for Jessie Hernandez Students Mass Against ‘Hebdo’-Fueled Hate Speech, Disrupt Tuition Hikes and Rise for Jessie Hernandez
From the quad to the highway, the youth groundswell continues.
Feb 11, 2015 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Key Democrats Worry Obama Proposal Might Lead to Open-Ended War Key Democrats Worry Obama Proposal Might Lead to Open-Ended War
Loose language and one key omission might render Obama’s request meaningless, or even dangerous.
Feb 11, 2015 / George Zornick
Scientists: We Cannot Geoengineer Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis Scientists: We Cannot Geoengineer Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis
The scariest conclusion of a new comprehensive study is that scientists have no clue what geoengineering would really do to the planet.
Feb 10, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s War on Workers Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s War on Workers
Brazen attacks on unions threaten wages, workplace protections and more.
Feb 10, 2015 / John Nichols
Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part I Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part I
A multimedia timeline presenting the history of the struggle for racial justice, from 1865 to 1919.
Feb 10, 2015 / The Nation
Is Torture Inevitable? These 6 Americans Said No Is Torture Inevitable? These 6 Americans Said No
Bush and Cheney claimed torture was the only option. These soldiers, agents and nurses proved them wrong.
Feb 10, 2015 / Rebecca Gordon