Grieving Over Gaza Grieving Over Gaza
Some of us, as Israelis, are grieving over what we have become. Blaming the other side with a roster of rehearsed clichés cannot mitigate the grief.
Jan 14, 2009 / Anat Biletzki
A Good Cabinet A Good Cabinet
We cannot help but feel that Roosevelt's Cabinet will be progressive, forward-looking and able to grapple intelligently with the crisis.
Jan 13, 2009 / The Editors
FDR: The Honeymoon Is Over FDR: The Honeymoon Is Over
As FDR's administration readies new bills to combat the Depression, Congress is beginning to develop more of a backbone in with the president.
Jan 13, 2009 / Paul Y. Anderson
A Farewell to Republicans A Farewell to Republicans
Herbert Hoover's record as a false prophet was consistent to the end.
Jan 13, 2009 / The Editors
Mr. Roosevelt Must Lead Mr. Roosevelt Must Lead
Not since Abraham Lincoln has the need for effective leadership and prompt, vigorous action been more imperative.
Jan 13, 2009 / The Editors
FDR: Like a Hurricane FDR: Like a Hurricane
FDR's New Deal is blowing away Washington's old line powerbrokers on the strength of FDR's personality and his ability to use the radio to get his message across to the American pe...
Jan 12, 2009 / The Editors
Mr. Roosevelt–So Far Mr. Roosevelt–So Far
Not since Abraham Lincoln has the need for effective leadership and prompt, vigorous action been more imperative.
Jan 12, 2009 / The Editors
Wanted: Strong Men and Radical Measures Wanted: Strong Men and Radical Measures
The author believes the makeup of FDR's cabinet bodes well. He also adds a few thoughts about the outgoing Hoover administration--none of them complimentary
Jan 12, 2009 / Paul Y. Anderson
Questions for Hillary Clinton Questions for Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama's nominee for Secretary of State takes questions today from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The Nation has some questions of its own.
Jan 12, 2009 / The Editors
The Growing Clout of the Nouveau Poor The Growing Clout of the Nouveau Poor
As the poor and the formerly middle-class take an economic beating, will they finally have enough status to get their needs met?
Jan 12, 2009 / Barbara Ehrenreich