Crude Awakenings Crude Awakenings
On the one-month anniversary of the BP spill watch a live feed and fight back against the oil economy.
May 20, 2010 / Peter Rothberg
Oil Spill? What Oil Spill? Oil Spill? What Oil Spill?
On The Weekly Standard's reassurance of the safety of offshore oil rigs, Alter-Reviews and how to submit mail.
May 20, 2010 / Eric Alterman
More Secret Talks with the Taliban More Secret Talks with the Taliban
Afghanistan is talking to the Taliban again, but there's no sign that President Obama wants any part of it.
May 20, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Dems Fail to Curtail Bank Reform Debate Dems Fail to Curtail Bank Reform Debate
Harry Reid tried to shut down the debate on financial services reform. Republicans and responsible Democrats blocked the move. They were right to do so.
May 20, 2010 / John Nichols
Incumbents, Insiders Stumble as Populism Prevails Incumbents, Insiders Stumble as Populism Prevails
Senator Specter loses, Senator Lincoln fares poorly. But the House of Labor and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had reason to celebrate.
May 19, 2010 / John Nichols
Where’s the Will to Get Americans Back to Work? Where’s the Will to Get Americans Back to Work?
Voters want strong action, not weak words.
May 18, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Brazil, Turkey Engineer Breakthrough on Iran Brazil, Turkey Engineer Breakthrough on Iran
In a "revolt of the small powers," the United States finds its plan to isolate and pressure Iran short-circuited.
May 18, 2010 / Bob Dreyfuss
Primary Primer: How to Read the Tea Leaves on Tuesday Night Primary Primer: How to Read the Tea Leaves on Tuesday Night
Will sitting senators be defeated? Will a House seat flip from "D" to "R"? Is the Tea Party steaming hot or lukewarm?
May 18, 2010 / John Nichols
A Constitutional Conventional Candidate A Constitutional Conventional Candidate
A Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate is calling for a state constitutional convention to enact real reform. Is it time to consider doing the same at the federal level?
May 17, 2010 / John Nichols
This Week at TheNation.com This Week at TheNation.com
What you need to do every day at 8AM. Plus, a video: Is Af-Pak hopeless?
May 14, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel