Putting Boko Haram in Context Putting Boko Haram in Context
There's no purely military solution to the insurgency raging across northeastern Nigeria.
Feb 3, 2015 / Ajamu Baraka and Foreign Policy In Focus
Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece Time For a ‘New Deal’ For Greece
Syriza’s election in Greece represents an opportunity for the rest of Europe to turn away from brutal austerity—but will they take it?
Feb 3, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why Is There No Massive Antiwar Movement in America? Why Is There No Massive Antiwar Movement in America?
Sometimes, serving your country means standing up against it.
Feb 3, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt
How Radical Change Occurs: An Interview With Historian Eric Foner How Radical Change Occurs: An Interview With Historian Eric Foner
“Rights can be won, and rights can be taken away. Achievements are always vulnerable.”
Feb 3, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Mike Konczal
How Did Argentina’s Alberto Nisman Really Die? How Did Argentina’s Alberto Nisman Really Die?
The apparent murder of an Argentine prosecutor raises more questions than it answers.
Feb 3, 2015 / Greg Grandin
What to Do Now That Republicans Have Acknowledged Climate Change What to Do Now That Republicans Have Acknowledged Climate Change
When all else fails: deny, deny, deny.
Feb 3, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
February 3, 1924: Woodrow Wilson Dies February 3, 1924: Woodrow Wilson Dies
“Woodrow Wilson came into the political life of America as if in response to prayer,” wrote The Nation’s Oswald Garrison Villard. “Aspiring to the stars he ...
Feb 3, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac
Some Enchanted Standards Some Enchanted Standards
Singing the standards on Shadows in the Night, Bob Dylan employs his own flaws to beautiful effect.
Feb 2, 2015 / Books & the Arts / David Hajdu
A Job at McDonald’s Now Includes Singing and Dancing on Demand A Job at McDonald’s Now Includes Singing and Dancing on Demand
Under the new “Pay With Lovin’” campaign, McDonald’s employees won’t just have to do their jobs; they’ll have to put on a performance for custom...
Feb 2, 2015 / Bryce Covert
The Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Ukraine Demands Attention The Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Ukraine Demands Attention
Who is responsible for the 5.2 million civilians trapped in Donbass?
Feb 2, 2015 / Lev Golinkin