Patriots Balls and Christopher Hitchens Patriots Balls and Christopher Hitchens
At the heart of a silly scandal, there is a damning truth about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the billionaires he represents.
Jan 26, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Albany Is a Cesspool. Here’s How to Clean It Up Albany Is a Cesspool. Here’s How to Clean It Up
A few simple rules could curtail the political favors that speaker Sheldon Silver is accused of making for profit.
Jan 26, 2015 / Stephen Gillers
The Marshall Islands Versus the World’s Nuclear Weapons States The Marshall Islands Versus the World’s Nuclear Weapons States
The historic US nuclear testing site is taking its case for disarmament to the International Court of Justice.
Jan 26, 2015 / Peter Weiss
Why Is an Israeli Defense Contractor Building a ‘Virtual Wall’ in the Arizona Desert? Why Is an Israeli Defense Contractor Building a ‘Virtual Wall’ in the Arizona Desert?
Israeli companies are using the lessons they’ve learned occupying Gaza to militarize the US border.
Jan 26, 2015 / Todd Miller and Gabriel Matthew Schivone
Demand That Congress Reject ‘Fast Track’ for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Demand That Congress Reject ‘Fast Track’ for the Trans-Pacific Partnership
The president wants to railroad through Congress a deal that threatens to undermine labor rights, restrict Internet freedom and push jobs overseas.
Jan 26, 2015 / NationAction
These Mental Health Patients Are Being Neglected on an Epidemic Scale These Mental Health Patients Are Being Neglected on an Epidemic Scale
Kaiser's workers and patients have had enough of epic waiting times and surging suicide rates.
Jan 26, 2015 / Michelle Chen
January 26, 1998: President Bill Clinton Denies Having ‘Sexual Relations With That Woman, Miss Lewinsky’ January 26, 1998: President Bill Clinton Denies Having ‘Sexual Relations With That Woman, Miss Lewinsky’
Yes, The Almanac covered the Clinton impeachment trial back on January 7. But the rules are the rules: seventeen years ago today, Bill Clinton looked America in the eyes and lied. ...
Jan 26, 2015 / The Almanac and Richard Kreitner
January 25, 1915: Alexander Graham Bell, in New York, Speaks on the Telephone With Thomas Watson, in San Francisco January 25, 1915: Alexander Graham Bell, in New York, Speaks on the Telephone With Thomas Watson, in San Francisco
A profile of Bell in The Nation that year reported that the Scot spoke with a "rattling burr that adds piquancy to whatever he says."
Jan 25, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac
Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary
As Republicans beg for the favor of the oligarchs, the Vermont Senator challenges billionaire politics.
Jan 24, 2015 / John Nichols
January 24, 1965: Winston Churchill Dies January 24, 1965: Winston Churchill Dies
Not the Winston Churchill who once served on The Nation's editorial board.
Jan 24, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac