Supreme Irrationality: Republicans Attack Elena Kagan for Taking Same Positions as Goldwater and Reagan Supreme Irrationality: Republicans Attack Elena Kagan for Taking Same Positions as Goldwater and Reagan
An “opposition in search of a rationale" goes after Supreme Court nominee for her youthful opposition to the draft and no-questions-asked militarism. The problem is...
Jun 28, 2010 / John Nichols
Knocking Kagan’s Experience, GOP Attack May Backfire Knocking Kagan’s Experience, GOP Attack May Backfire
As the GOP criticizes Kagan for failing to hold a job they prevented her from taking, why won't Obama address the hypocrisy—or the sexist math confronting female judicial nom...
Jun 27, 2010 / Ari Melber
College Cuts Hurting Low-Income Youth College Cuts Hurting Low-Income Youth
As the price of college keeps rising, the number of low- and middle-income students in schools keeps falling.
Jun 27, 2010 / StudentNation / Peter Rothberg
Eight (Lonely) Votes For Common Sense Regarding U.S. Relations With Iran Eight (Lonely) Votes For Common Sense Regarding U.S. Relations With Iran
The arguments against poorly-structured sanctions against Iran were that they would undermine democracy movements, stir anti-U.S. sentiment and do nothing to promote disarmament. U...
Jun 27, 2010 / John Nichols
Putting Tears Aside: Celebrating Ghana’s Victory Putting Tears Aside: Celebrating Ghana’s Victory
Yes, as Landon Donovan said, "soccer is a cruel game." But in the aftermath of Ghana's 2-1 victory, we should also appreciate what it means to the country and the co...
Jun 26, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Kyrgyzstan on the Brink Kyrgyzstan on the Brink
A toxic stew of nationalist jealousies, economic stagnation and drug-fueled mafia manipulation has brought this Central Asian republic to the brink of civil war.
Jun 25, 2010 / David Trilling
The Future of Education Reform The Future of Education Reform
NYU senior scholar Deborah Meier speaks with Pedro Noguera, guest editor of The Nation's special education issue, about the challenges facing the country's education system.
Jun 25, 2010 / The Nation
This Week At TheNation.com This Week At TheNation.com
The two big stories that defined our week, and speak to our role as a magazine. Plus: A haunting slideshow and a host of new video features.
Jun 25, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Joe the Gusher Exposes Cracks in the Right Joe the Gusher Exposes Cracks in the Right
The response to the BP disaster is a rare instance in which populist outrage and simple logic are allied—and for some on the right this is deeply confusing.
Jun 25, 2010 / Leslie Savan
Slacker Friday Slacker Friday
On John Mellencamp and the week in politics and media.
Jun 25, 2010 / Eric Alterman