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Blackwater Officials Indicted for Weapons Violations Blackwater Officials Indicted for Weapons Violations

Five Blackwater officials have been indicted on federal weapons violations. Given the company's track record, the charges are small change.

Apr 19, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill

The Global Nervous System The Global Nervous System

Stranded in Europe, I don't feel like a displaced person. I'm buoyed by an invisible network of friends and strangers all connected by social media.

Apr 19, 2010 / Micah L. Sifry

Big Ben: Big Time Predator?

Big Ben: Big Time Predator? Big Ben: Big Time Predator?

In conversation with Alex Witt, The Nation's Dave Zirin says that the most recent allegation of sexual assault against Ben Roethlisberger could indicate the patterned behavior of a...

Apr 19, 2010 / MSNBC

Big Ben: Big Time Predator?

Big Ben: Big Time Predator? Big Ben: Big Time Predator?

In conversation with Alex Witt, The Nation's Dave Zirin says that the most recent allegation of sexual assault against Ben Roethlisberger could indicate the patterned behavior of a...

Apr 19, 2010 / MSNBC

Fox News Ignores Rupert’s Clean Little Secret Fox News Ignores Rupert’s Clean Little Secret

Hannity, Beck & Gang regularly flick sticks at tree-hugging boss.

Apr 16, 2010 / Leslie Savan

Healthcare Bill Needs Reforms Healthcare Bill Needs Reforms

John Nichols explains why he is excited about the possibilities for progressive reform to the healthcare bill.

Apr 16, 2010 / John Nichols

Immigrants on the March Immigrants on the March

 Current proposals for immigration reform might fall short, but massive protest turnout breathed new life into a movement that had fallen by the wayside.

Apr 16, 2010 / Gabriel Thompson

Will ABC Let Amanpour Be Amanpour? Will ABC Let Amanpour Be Amanpour?

 ABC is in a position to break open a paradigm for the Sunday interview programs.

Apr 16, 2010 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Hidden Cost of DNA Banking The Hidden Cost of DNA Banking

"Bio-prospecting" is unreflective--and unregulated.

Apr 16, 2010 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Open Letter to Berkeley Students on their Historic Israeli Divestment Bill Open Letter to Berkeley Students on their Historic Israeli Divestment Bill

 When it comes to acting to end Israeli war crimes, the international response has not suffered from too much haste but from far too little.

Apr 16, 2010 / Naomi Klein

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