Obama’s Transparency Problem Obama’s Transparency Problem
The president gets mixed grades on his promises of transparency: good to the public and the press, not so good to the other two branches.
Jun 18, 2009 / Ari Melber
The Civilian Casualties of War The Civilian Casualties of War
The footage you are about to see is poignant, heart-wrenching and often a direct result of a US foreign policy that revolves around war.
Jun 18, 2009 / Brave New Films
Obama’s Iran Response Should be Bolder Obama’s Iran Response Should be Bolder
This president does not need to make threats to champion democracy.
Jun 18, 2009 / John Nichols
Ex-Bush Loyalists: Where Are They Now? Ex-Bush Loyalists: Where Are They Now?
A look at just a few of these fortunate folks indicates that not everybody was harmed by the Bush era.
Jun 18, 2009 / Feature / Nick Turse
Mistah Kurtz, Continued Mistah Kurtz, Continued
We've got a new Think Again column called "Chiller, Socialist Theater,"about how Obama's turning us Commie, here and my new Nation column is a tribute to the 50th anniversary of ...
Jun 18, 2009 / Eric Alterman
Don’t Cede More Economic Authority to Unaccountable Fed Don’t Cede More Economic Authority to Unaccountable Fed
The reviews are in on Barack Obama's plan to address the crisis of Wall Street speculation and casino capitalism that has dramatically increased the gap between working Americans ...
Jun 18, 2009 / John Nichols
I’d Prefer Bill Douglas I’d Prefer Bill Douglas
He won't be the next president of the United States--but Fred Rodell says he ought to be.
Jun 18, 2009 / Feature / Fred Rodell
Slide Show: Iran on the Edge Slide Show: Iran on the Edge
Images that capture history in the making from Iran's recent election and its fallout.
Jun 18, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Healthcare Pushback Healthcare Pushback
Taxing benefits may raise money for Obama's healthcare reform, but it would betray union members who gave up wage increases in order to get decent coverage.
Jun 17, 2009 / William Greider
Ban’s Way Ban’s Way
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is halfway through his first term. Whether he gets a second term depends on his ability to get results.
Jun 17, 2009 / Barbara Crossette