Questions for Hillary Clinton Questions for Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama's nominee for Secretary of State takes questions today from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The Nation has some questions of its own.
Jan 12, 2009 / The Editors
Ideas for a New Era Ideas for a New Era
It's time for progressives to create coalitions and craft smart strategies that will push Obama and the new Congress to seize this moment.
Dec 23, 2008 / The Editors
How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy How Obama Can Reform Russia Policy
The Obama administration simply cannot afford a confrontation with Russia, given the challenges we face elsewhere.
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Anatol Lieven
Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal Iraq: The Necessary Withdrawal
The removal of US troops must be prompt, complete and coupled with smart diplomacy.
Canada’s Coalition Chaos Canada’s Coalition Chaos
After three years of exploiting a divided left, Canada's Conservative prime minister is fighting for his political life. A progressive proposal to establish a coalition government ...
Dec 12, 2008 / Feature / Will Di Novi
Meddling in Kenya’s Elections Meddling in Kenya’s Elections
Will Obama change US Africa policy?
Dec 10, 2008 / Feature / Karen Rothmyer
Trading Partners Trading Partners
Xavier Becerra, Obama's pick for US trade representative, could bring the change working people here and abroad can believe in.
Dec 3, 2008 / John Nichols
After Mumbai After Mumbai
There is no military solution to the crisis in South Asia. It falls to Barack Obama to create a new path out of the deepening Afghan-Pakistan crisis.
Dec 3, 2008 / The Editors
Shibboleth! Mumbai and Moral Responsibility Shibboleth! Mumbai and Moral Responsibility
Why is it so hard for lawmakers, media and moguls to take moral responsibility?
Dec 3, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Can Obama Stay the Course? Can Obama Stay the Course?
As he drives his team of retreads, the challenge for Obama is to remain the agent of change who electrified the nation.
Dec 3, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer