The US-Russia Backed Cease-Fire in Syria Hangs in the Balance: Will Cooler Heads Prevail? The US-Russia Backed Cease-Fire in Syria Hangs in the Balance: Will Cooler Heads Prevail?
The only way to end the conflict is through a political settlement, which House Democrats now are wisely urging on the administration.
Sep 30, 2016 / James Carden
A Growing Grassroots Movement in Mexico Is Resisting the US-Backed Drug War A Growing Grassroots Movement in Mexico Is Resisting the US-Backed Drug War
Citizens are protesting disappearances, searching mass graves, and demanding an end to impunity.
Sep 29, 2016 / Dawn Paley
Donald Trump Is a Worse Crook Than Bernie Madoff Donald Trump Is a Worse Crook Than Bernie Madoff
Madoff only scammed his rich clients. Trump could scam us all.
Sep 29, 2016 / Nomi Prins
‘The Nation’ Launches Two New Columns Confronting Challenges Within and Outside Our Borders ‘The Nation’ Launches Two New Columns Confronting Challenges Within and Outside Our Borders
Leading progressive writer Robert L. Borosage and veteran foreign-affairs correspondent Patrick Lawrence evaluate policy and politics beyond the election.
Sep 29, 2016 / Press Room
The Russian Blitzkrieg on Aleppo Is a Direct Challenge to Washington The Russian Blitzkrieg on Aleppo Is a Direct Challenge to Washington
The Syrian cease-fire was already in tatters. But the new offensive is also early preparation for a hawkish Clinton presidency.
Sep 29, 2016 / Patrick Lawrence
Don’t Ever Say Michelle Obama Didn’t Warn You About Trump Don’t Ever Say Michelle Obama Didn’t Warn You About Trump
“If a candidate traffics in prejudice,” she says, “that is the kind of president they will be.”
Sep 29, 2016 / John Nichols
The 14-Minute ‘60 Minutes’ Infomercial for Cold War The 14-Minute ‘60 Minutes’ Infomercial for Cold War
The viewer is left with the impression that the rising threat of a nuclear war is an entirely Russian problem.
Sep 29, 2016 / Adam Johnson
Letters From the October 17, 2016, Issue Letters From the October 17, 2016, Issue
The cruelest prosecutor… Nothing ailed us!… Samantha Schuyler replies… Fashion/police… When journalism matters… Between our readers…
Sep 29, 2016 / Our Readers and Samantha Schuyler
Shimon Peres and the Zionist Nightmare Shimon Peres and the Zionist Nightmare
The former Israeli president was the very tragic hero of a not-funny comedy.
Sep 28, 2016 / Amos Kenan
More Squandered Opportunities to Deal With the New Cold War More Squandered Opportunities to Deal With the New Cold War
The enemies of détente with Russia sabotaged Obama’s proposed alliance with Russia in Syria while the American presidential debate ignored all the perilous issues inherent in the C...
Sep 28, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen