Slide Show: Tunisia in Revolt Slide Show: Tunisia in Revolt
Since December 17, Tunisia has been in turmoil as thousands have taken to the streets to protest unemployment, high food prices, corruption and repression. The uprising began when…
Jan 21, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
The Obama Agenda: 5 Big Ideas for 2011 The Obama Agenda: 5 Big Ideas for 2011
Tuesday's State of the Union will be one of the most closely watched of Obama's presidency. Five prominent Democratic strategists tell The Nation how Obama can stand strong against...
Jan 21, 2011 / Ari Berman
The Breakdown: Why Are We Paid Every Two Weeks? The Breakdown: Why Are We Paid Every Two Weeks?
Are there any practical reasons for a bi-weekly payroll?
Jan 21, 2011 / Chris Hayes
This Week at TheNation.com: Lived History. Plus: A Video & Podcast This Week at TheNation.com: Lived History. Plus: A Video & Podcast
Greg Mitchell recognized as one of the fifty most influential people in media this year. Plus, a special performance for Nation readers.
Jan 21, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Tony Blair Redux Tony Blair Redux
The former British Prime Minister appeared again before the Chilcot Inquiry; this time, he seemed determined to make amends.
Jan 21, 2011 / D.D. Guttenplan
From the Village Green to the C-SPAN Screen: ‘Legalize Democracy!’ Campaigners Attack Corporate Control of Elections From the Village Green to the C-SPAN Screen: ‘Legalize Democracy!’ Campaigners Attack Corporate Control of Elections
On one-year anniversary of Citizens United ruling, in dozens of communities across the country, Americans rally to demand a renewal of democracy. Updated with reports from marches,...
Jan 21, 2011 / John Nichols
The Best Healthcare News You Didn’t Hear This Week The Best Healthcare News You Didn’t Hear This Week
How is it that one of the most incredibly important and far-reaching new health policies of the twenty-first century went into effect this past week, and you probably haven’t...
Jan 21, 2011 / Nancy Goldstein
Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’ Defending ‘Roe v. Wade’
In the face of an emboldened right-wing assault in both legislatures and at clinic doors, the only thing to do is fight back.
Jan 21, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Languaging Languaging
Can a second language provide us with a new self?
Jan 21, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Ange Mlinko
Slacker Friday Slacker Friday
Eric Alterman rounds up the best of New York, confronts Reagan's Alzheimer's and reader mail.
Jan 21, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman