Salvador Allende Has Words for Barack Obama From the Other Side of Death Salvador Allende Has Words for Barack Obama From the Other Side of Death
As the 2012 election draws closer, what can Obama learn from the many battles of Chile's most famous president?
Oct 11, 2011 / Ariel Dorfman
Bloodbath in Cairo: An Eyewitness Account Bloodbath in Cairo: An Eyewitness Account
In some of the worst violence since the revolution, a peaceful march of mostly Coptic Christians was brutally attacked by Egyptian security forces, leaving 25 people dead and 300 i...
Oct 11, 2011 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Another Racial Misstep for Perry? Another Racial Misstep for Perry?
Rick Perry’s campaign, beset by a report that his hunting ranch had a racist name, makes a questionable scheduling decision.
Oct 11, 2011 / Ben Adler
Wisconsin Drive to Recall Walker Starts November 15 Wisconsin Drive to Recall Walker Starts November 15
Activists say they will begin the process of booting anti-labor Republican Scott Walker. But the governor and his allies are putting pressure on the board that oversees elections.
Oct 11, 2011 / John Nichols
Occupy Colleges Announces Second Day of Action Occupy Colleges Announces Second Day of Action
This week will see the second national student action in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street.
Oct 11, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
The Legacy of Al Davis: Oakland Raider, Urban Raider The Legacy of Al Davis: Oakland Raider, Urban Raider
Any honest look at Al Davis's life shows a checkered legacy of the legendary NFL owner.
Oct 10, 2011 / Dave Zirin
This (Past) Week: Coverage of Occupy Wall Street. PLUS: Anita Hill, Then and Now This (Past) Week: Coverage of Occupy Wall Street. PLUS: Anita Hill, Then and Now
This week, The Nation's coverage of Occupy Wall Street. Plus, a special tribute to Anita Hill, twenty years later.
Oct 10, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Legacy of Al Davis: Oakland Raider, Urban Raider The Legacy of Al Davis: Oakland Raider, Urban Raider
Any honest look at Al Davis's life shows a checkered legacy of the legendary NFL owner.
Oct 10, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Herman Cain, the Polls and What Race Has to Do With It Herman Cain, the Polls and What Race Has to Do With It
Like the motivational speaker he is, Cain is helping a lot of Republicans feel just fine about their racial politics.
Oct 10, 2011 / Leslie Savan
Question: What Does Sarah Palin Want? Answer: Money. Question: What Does Sarah Palin Want? Answer: Money.
Ask an Alaskan.
Oct 10, 2011 / Jon Wiener