Biden in Iraq: US Influence Shrinks, Iran Gains Biden in Iraq: US Influence Shrinks, Iran Gains
The political stalemate since Iraq's March 7 election continues, but the deck is stacked in Iran's favor.
Jul 6, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Thomas Jefferson Feared an Aristocracy of Corporations Thomas Jefferson Feared an Aristocracy of Corporations
The author of the Declaration of Independence warned against the threat to democracy posed by big banks and big corporations. Too bad the Supreme Court doesn't respect the original...
Jul 4, 2010 / John Nichols
RNC’s Steele Says: ‘The One Thing You Don’t Do Is Engage in a Land War In Afghanistan.’ Uh-Oh, Now He’s in Trouble! RNC’s Steele Says: ‘The One Thing You Don’t Do Is Engage in a Land War In Afghanistan.’ Uh-Oh, Now He’s in Trouble!
GOP chair's (generally) honest assessment of Afghanistan brings a call for his resignation from the party's neocon police chief, William Kristol.
Jul 2, 2010 / John Nichols
162 House Votes for an Exit Strategy From Afghanistan 162 House Votes for an Exit Strategy From Afghanistan
President Obama won House approval for spending to pay for his escalation of the occupation of Afghanistan, but it did not come without a fight. Twenty-five members voted to stop f...
Jul 2, 2010 / John Nichols
This Week At TheNation.com This Week At TheNation.com
Inside the battle for healthcare reform. Plus: Two must-see videos and a special honor for The Nation.
Jul 2, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Top Twelve Most Patriotic Songs Ever Top Twelve Most Patriotic Songs Ever
The best things about America can usually be found embodied in our national music.
Jul 2, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Peter Rothberg
Slacker Friday Slacker Friday
On the Weigel and McChrystal sagas and more of the week's absurdities.
Jul 2, 2010 / Eric Alterman
A Raise, Please… A Raise, Please…
Eric bemoans life and responds to some reader e-mail.
Jul 1, 2010 / Eric Alterman
A Defining Vote on Afghanistan A Defining Vote on Afghanistan
More than six months after the implementation of the Obama/McChrystal strategy, and with one year to go before the beginning withdrawal of US forces, it's clear that the strategy i...
Jul 1, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why a Bank-Bashing Populist Democrat Opposed the Wall Street ‘Reform’ Bill Why a Bank-Bashing Populist Democrat Opposed the Wall Street ‘Reform’ Bill
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, the most ardent bank critic in the House, voted "no" on the legislation backed by the Obama administration and Congressional leaders. Why...
Jul 1, 2010 / John Nichols