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An oil giant settles in human rights lawsuit; Virginia's Mr. Anonymous wins primary; American reporters convicted in North Korea; Doris Shaffer remembered.

Jun 10, 2009 / The Editors

Obama’s Mideast Reset Obama’s Mideast Reset

In the wake of a charismatic speech, it's clear that a substantial majority of the world's 1.5 billion Muslims are rooting for him.

Jun 10, 2009 / Juan Cole

The Little Agency That Could The Little Agency That Could

Bolstered by Congressional support, the FTC flexes its muscles.

Jun 10, 2009 / Feature / Michael Pertschuk

Radioactive Revival in New Mexico Radioactive Revival in New Mexico

Navajos say "No!" as the return of uranium mining threatens to despoil their lands and health.

Jun 10, 2009 / Feature / Shelley Smithson

Wall Street’s False Armistice Wall Street’s False Armistice

The biggest names in Wall Street banking are back to business as usual. And if they're wrong in declaring the financial crisis over, the big losers will be President Obama and the ...

Jun 10, 2009 / William Greider

MoveOn: Break the Silence on Torture and War MoveOn: Break the Silence on Torture and War

A pending amendment to the $100 billion war spending bill also authorizes suppression of hundreds of torture photos. Will MoveOn use its muscle to stand up for progressive principl...

Jun 10, 2009 / Tom Hayden

Confronting the CIA’s Mind Maze Confronting the CIA’s Mind Maze

With the departure of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney from Washington and the arrival of Barack Obama, it may just be back to the future when it comes to torture policy.

Jun 9, 2009 / Feature / Alfred W. McCoy

The Trouble With Democrats The Trouble With Democrats

If Democrats don't stand up to the banking lobby, it's unlikely that necessary and real credit reform will take place.

Jun 5, 2009 / William Greider

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Lakers How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Lakers

Progressives looking for a team to back in the NBA Finals should steer clear of the Orlando Magic, since their owner, Dick DeVos, is a powerful right-wing zealot.

Jun 5, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin

The Trouble With Transparency The Trouble With Transparency

The Nation's Ari Melber gives varying degrees of success to President Obama's claims of transparency.

Jun 4, 2009 / The Nation Video

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