Journalists Begin, Finally, to Stand Up in Defense of WikiLeaks and Freedom of Information Journalists Begin, Finally, to Stand Up in Defense of WikiLeaks and Freedom of Information
"The overarching consideration should be the freedom to publish in a democratic society—including the freedom to publish material that a particular government would pref...
Dec 14, 2010 / John Nichols
Senator Bernie Sanders: Another 8 1/2 Hours Serving the People Senator Bernie Sanders: Another 8 1/2 Hours Serving the People
For the Senator from Vermont, his Friday speech against Obama's tax cut compromise was just another day on the job.
Dec 14, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Michael Moore on Why Posting Bail for Julian Assange is a ‘True Act of Patriotism’ Michael Moore on Why Posting Bail for Julian Assange is a ‘True Act of Patriotism’
While too many leading American journalists and most politicians cower, Michael Moore steps up to say: "WikiLeaks, God bless them, will save lives as a result of their actions...
Dec 14, 2010 / John Nichols
Quote of the Day: Richard Holbrooke Quote of the Day: Richard Holbrooke
Today’s Quote of the Day comes from the late Richard Holbrooke, whose heart was broken in Afghanistan. From the Washington Post: “As Mr. Holbrooke was sedated for surgery, family members said his final words were to his Pakistani surgeon: ‘You've got to stop this war in Afghanistan.’” R.I.P. Like this blog post? Read all Nation blogs on the Nation's free iPhone App, NationNow.
Dec 14, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Sanders Filibuster Halted By Senate; Tax Deal Fight Now Focuses on House Challenge to Estate-Tax Exemption Sanders Filibuster Halted By Senate; Tax Deal Fight Now Focuses on House Challenge to Estate-Tax Exemption
"Fortunately, the buck does not stop in the Senate," says United for a Fair Economy. "We are calling on the House to fight back and win a better deal for the sake of...
Dec 14, 2010 / John Nichols
Is a US-Iran Nuclear Deal in the Works? Is a US-Iran Nuclear Deal in the Works?
More straws in the wind on a possible deal with Iran.
Dec 13, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Quote of the Day: Karzai Quote of the Day: Karzai
When is a stooge not a stooge?
Dec 13, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Ten Years After ‘Bush v. Gore’, Five Unfinished Election Reforms Ten Years After ‘Bush v. Gore’, Five Unfinished Election Reforms
The United States still has an unstable and unequal election system that is ripe for gaming by political insiders.
Dec 13, 2010 / John Nichols
Democrats Attack WikiLeaks or Remain Silent, but Republican Ron Paul Says: ‘State Secrecy Is Anathema to a Free Society’ Democrats Attack WikiLeaks or Remain Silent, but Republican Ron Paul Says: ‘State Secrecy Is Anathema to a Free Society’
Republican Congressman says: "We should view the Wikileaks controversy in the larger context of American foreign policy. Rather than worry about the disclosure of embarrassing...
Dec 11, 2010 / John Nichols
Quote of the Day: Dr. K.’s Holocaust Quote of the Day: Dr. K.’s Holocaust
The ultimate "realist" goes a bit too far.
Dec 11, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss