War Costs: Even Worse Than You Think War Costs: Even Worse Than You Think
The federal government will spend $2.4 trillion by 2017 for waging the "War on Terror" in Iraq and Afghanistan. This was the most mind-boggling statistic to come from the Congress...
Oct 24, 2007 / The Nation
Rudy, Romney Pray For Acceptance From Religious Right Rudy, Romney Pray For Acceptance From Religious Right
In a speech before 2,000 "Value Voters" today, Rudy Giuliani decided to cherry-pick from his past instead of entirely ignoring it. Giuliani's decision to draw upon his time as New...
Oct 20, 2007 / The Nation
Noted. Noted.
How Chevron fuels the Myanmar military, Blackwater's legal woes and questions for Michael Mukasey.
Oct 18, 2007 / The Nation
Migration to Education Migration to Education
A Department of Education program provides the chance for children of migrant workers to attend college--and succeed.
Oct 18, 2007 / The Nation
Summer Internship in Iraq Summer Internship in Iraq
A Princeton sophomore talks about being a cadet and student journalist in a war zone.
Oct 18, 2007 / The Nation
Closing Prison’s Revolving Door Closing Prison’s Revolving Door
The Second Chance Act is gaining enough bipartisan support to really get a second chance.
Oct 18, 2007 / The Nation
Bridge Collapse Leaves Holes in Policy, Too Bridge Collapse Leaves Holes in Policy, Too
The Minneapolis I-35W bridge collapse claimed thirteen lives, but the problem is bigger than just rebuilding.
Oct 18, 2007 / The Nation
Trade Talks Trade Talks
Over the past ten years, student activists across the country have won impressive victories against some of America's biggest corporations, using fair trade on campus as a strategy...
Oct 17, 2007 / The Nation
Turn the Beat Around: Youth, Art and Activism at 924 Gilman Turn the Beat Around: Youth, Art and Activism at 924 Gilman
Wiretap and All-Ages Movement Project kick off a ten-part series highlighting some of the most innovative DIY youth music and arts organizations.
Oct 17, 2007 / The Nation
Privatizing a Cut of the Public Sector Privatizing a Cut of the Public Sector
The privatization of the federal government during the Bush administration has snowballed to the point that the work of private contractors is evaluated by other private contracto...
Oct 17, 2007 / The Nation