‘A Slow-Motion Train Wreck’: The Real Consequences of the Sequester ‘A Slow-Motion Train Wreck’: The Real Consequences of the Sequester
This is what $1.5 trillion in discretionary spending cuts through 2022 looks like.
Jun 24, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
Glenn Greenwald Is ‘Aiding and Abetting’ Democracy Glenn Greenwald Is ‘Aiding and Abetting’ Democracy
Historical (and contemporary) context went missing on Meet the Press.
Jun 24, 2013 / John Nichols
Union President Predicts ’50-50′ Odds for Confirmation Filibuster Reform Union President Predicts ’50-50′ Odds for Confirmation Filibuster Reform
Communications Workers of America President Larry Cohen warns that without Labor Board confirmations, 'management can do whatever they want in terms of workers’ rights.&#...
Jun 23, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Susan Sontag on the Avant-Garde, Communism and the Left This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Susan Sontag on the Avant-Garde, Communism and the Left
The current production of Sontag:Reborn only begins to portray the complicated relationship between Susan Sontag and The Nation.
Jun 22, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner
What Causes Distrust of Government? Surprise! Mitch McConnell Blames Unions What Causes Distrust of Government? Surprise! Mitch McConnell Blames Unions
The senator with the lowest job approval doesn’t think he’s the problem. He’s trying to stir up resentment toward public employees and their unions.
Jun 22, 2013 / John Nichols
From Albuquerque to Albany, Students Build Regional Networks From Albuquerque to Albany, Students Build Regional Networks
As students in Philadelphia and Chicago resist draconian budget cuts, organizers across the country build for August’s National Student Power Convergence.
Jun 21, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Court Documents Reveal Extent of Federal Investigation Into WikiLeaks Court Documents Reveal Extent of Federal Investigation Into WikiLeaks
Recently unsealed court documents obtained by The Nation reveal a broad federal investigation that is using subpoena powers rarely wielded against journalists.
Jun 21, 2013 / Sam Knight
Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/21/13) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/21/13)
This week: Turkey’s citizens are uniting against an authoritarian state, the families of Guantanamo Bay hunger strikers are waiting for action and universities are becoming i...
Jun 21, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
This Week in Poverty: The Older Americans Act and US Seniors This Week in Poverty: The Older Americans Act and US Seniors
Older Americans Act programs save money and lives. Why is it so hard to reauthorize something that consumes just 0.06 percent of the budget?
Jun 21, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform? Can Boehner Save Immigration Reform?
With a Republican majority revolting against a pathway to citizenship, John Boehner may be the only one who can get the legislation back on track.
Jun 20, 2013 / Chris Hayes