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
The Foundation of Change The Foundation of Change
The economic crisis and a Democratic president create new opportunities for progress. Will advocacy groups and foundations seize the moment?
Jan 8, 2009 / Nan Aron
The Big Lie on Franken The Big Lie on Franken
There is no one Republicans are more determined to keep out of the Senate than Al Franken. And John Cornyn is poised to use the power of the filibuster to thwart him--and the Democ...
Jan 8, 2009 / John Nichols
Noted. Noted.
Ari Berman on Howard Dean, Christopher Hayes on Lawrence Lessig, Shane Bauer on Al Jazeera, remembering George Kirschner
Jan 8, 2009 / The Editors
Misreading Gaza Misreading Gaza
Israel won't get a better deal than the Arab Peace Initiative. The alternative is nothing less than more warfare and, ultimately, the end of Zionism.
Jan 8, 2009 / Roane Carey
Toward Peace in Gaza Toward Peace in Gaza
Without concerted action by Obama resolve the crisis in Gaza, hope for a two-state settlement will fade and the region will be cursed with many more years of bloodshed.
Jan 8, 2009 / The Editors
Les Payne’s Too-Quiet Departure Les Payne’s Too-Quiet Departure
A legendary African-American journalist is cast off by Newsday, and the profession is poorer for it.
Jan 6, 2009 / Peter Eisner
Vision for a New Foreign Policy Vision for a New Foreign Policy
As a new president takes charge, it is time to talk together, to walk together and to work together. It is the only time we have.
Jan 6, 2009 / Cora Weiss
In Gaza, the War of ’48 Continues In Gaza, the War of ’48 Continues
Israel must decide, once and for all, which path it will take: reach a courageous resolution to the conflict, or prolong it indefinitely.
Jan 6, 2009 / Akiva Eldar