Wal-Mart Organics: Buyer Beware! Wal-Mart Organics: Buyer Beware!
At the end of last summer, I explored, in the pages of The Nation's special food issue, the complex implications of Wal-Mart's move to expand its organic offerings. (Sorry, only t...
Jan 31, 2007 / The Nation
Blowback in Lebanon Blowback in Lebanon
One big and underreported reason for Lebanon's slide toward civil war is blowback from Iraq. Fearing the sectarian bloodbath in Iraq and Iran's growing regional influence, Lebanese...
Jan 31, 2007 / Feature / Mohamad Bazzi
Obama’s Ruined Homeland Obama’s Ruined Homeland
In Kenya's Yala Swamp, where Senator Barack Obama traces his African roots, an Oklahoma-based company has wrecked a rich and delicate ecosystem.
Jan 31, 2007 / Feature / Laura Flanders
Blueprints for Change Blueprints for Change
The only thing standing between the fellows at this year's Young People For summit and a progressive future is a carefully drawn plan and a little support.
Jan 31, 2007 / The Nation
Shine a Light Shine a Light
Kudos to new Senator Jon Tester and Representative Kirsten Gillibrand. They've become the only two members of Congress to post their work schedules online. That doesn't sound like...
Jan 31, 2007 / The Nation
Only Words Only Words
Now that Democrats have real power, netroots progressives need to choose their issues--and their tactics.
Jan 31, 2007 / Chris Hayes
Not All Lies Are Created Equal Not All Lies Are Created Equal
Looking for reasons to impeach the President? Listen to the testimony in Scooter Libby's perjury trial.
Jan 31, 2007 / Column / Robert Scheer
Libby Trial: Judy Miller’s Memory Mess Libby Trial: Judy Miller’s Memory Mess
When special counsel Patrick Fitzgerald was prepping for the trial of Scooter Libby, he probably looked toward the moment when he would call former New Y...
Jan 31, 2007 / David Corn
Molly’s Pledge Molly’s Pledge
Read John Nichols' tribute to Molly Ivins, who died on wednesday. Many Nation readers know that the inimitable, invaluable, iconoclastic columnist Molly Ivins has been battling c...
Jan 30, 2007 / Peter Rothberg