Pakistan’s Plight Pakistan’s Plight
A multidimensional charade is taking place in Pakistan, and it is not an edifying sight.
Jan 3, 2008 / Tariq Ali
Obama, Race and the Presidency Obama, Race and the Presidency
Barack Obama's historic victory in Iowa comes at a crucial time for a nation still grappling with how remedies to offset racism affect America's power structure.
Jan 3, 2008 / Feature / Ari Melber
Return of the Swift Boaters Return of the Swift Boaters
As conservatives stare into an electoral abyss, the shadowy group that smeared John Kerry in 2004 has reorganized and stands poised to do its dirty work again.
Jan 2, 2008 / Feature / Chris Hayes
Edwards Calls to End US Training Effort in Iraq Edwards Calls to End US Training Effort in Iraq
His new stance could have an impact on Iowa caucus-goers.
Jan 2, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden
About Citizen Kang About Citizen Kang
Political fact marries political fiction in Citizen Kang, an online serialized novel that unfolds in weekly installments on The Nation.com throughout Campaign 08.
Dec 27, 2007 / Feature / Gary Phillips
Benazir Bhutto: An Age of Hope Is Over Benazir Bhutto: An Age of Hope Is Over
As the world mourns the loss of Benazir Bhutto, it would be myopic to focus only on Islamic-inspired violence and on Pakistan. For all of post-independence history, South Asia has ...
Dec 27, 2007 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Wide Stance Wide Stance
Meet California Congresswoman Cynthia Kang, a woman of considerable political ambition, and some secrets. Episode 1 of an ongoing online political mystery.
Dec 27, 2007 / Feature / Gary Phillips
Too Much of a Bad Thing Too Much of a Bad Thing
Hillary Clinton's touting her expertise over Obama--but is experience at political attack, mega-fundraising and cronyism really all that desirable?
Dec 21, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
South Carolina: Inside the ‘Black Primary’ South Carolina: Inside the ‘Black Primary’
As Clinton and Obama square off in South Carolina, a window opens on the fractured state of black politics. It's been an extended soul search. And it ain't over yet.
A Hoax Exposed at Princeton A Hoax Exposed at Princeton
When a strait-laced Princeton student claimed he was attacked by liberal thugs, the conservative establishment rallied around him--until it turned out to be a lie.
Dec 18, 2007 / Feature / Max Blumenthal