Theater on the Left Theater on the Left
The Federal Theatre Project presented plays that made audiences think. That's what made them so richly rewarding--but too dangerous for Congress to stomach.
Apr 22, 2009 / Feature / Charles R. Walker
It’s Not Torture – Mao Agrees It’s Not Torture – Mao Agrees
As noted in my last post, some conservatives have perused the contents of the newly released torture memos and concluded that they do not, in fact, authorize torture. Today's New ...
Apr 22, 2009 / Eyal Press
100 Down, 900 to Go 100 Down, 900 to Go
As we mark the first 100 days of his presidency, it is staggering to consider the enormous challenges President Obama inherited from his predecessor, arguably the worst President ...
Apr 22, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Congresswoman Maloney and the JEC Show Hints of Muscle Congresswoman Maloney and the JEC Show Hints of Muscle
Yesterday's hearing at the Joint Economic Committee, convened by Congresswoman Maloney, gave me some hope that Congress might be thinking about taking some leadership in systematic...
Apr 22, 2009 / Zephyr Teachout
Rethink Afghanistan Debate Part II Rethink Afghanistan Debate Part II
The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel argues for a targeted and smart diplomatic approach to Afghanistan in the second installment of a three-part debate.
Apr 22, 2009 / Brave New Films
Thievery Under TARP Thievery Under TARP
We're being robbed. A scathing report by the Treasury Department's inspector general says the TARP program is mismanaged and rife with potential fraud.
Apr 22, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Feingold on Torture Judge: “Grounds for Impeachment” Feingold on Torture Judge: “Grounds for Impeachment”
Torture memo author Jay Bybee, who outlined procedures for inflicting cruel and unusual punishments on prisoners in U.S. custody, should of course be impeached and removed from th...
Apr 22, 2009 / John Nichols
Democracy, on Mic and on Camera Democracy, on Mic and on Camera
A new film offers a nuanced and inspiring portrait of the role hip-hop activists have played in the politics of Senegal.
Apr 21, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Cora Currier
The Pinstripe Patriot Act The Pinstripe Patriot Act
The New York Yankees are forcing the owner's religious and political beliefs on every fan admitted to its $1.5 billion cathedral of baseball. How long can they get away with it?
Apr 21, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Slide Show: Our Evolving Planet Slide Show: Our Evolving Planet
Images that capture the challenges facing the environment and the reforms that may help save it.
Apr 21, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation