Racism Drove the Backlash Against Gary Webb Racism Drove the Backlash Against Gary Webb
Attacks on Gary Webb were about discredting an African American movement in Los Angeles as it was about his revelations.
Nov 7, 2014 / Greg Grandin
Uncle Sam’s Databases of Suspicion Uncle Sam’s Databases of Suspicion
Law enforcement agencies are keeping tabs on Americans in ways that violate the federal government's own privacy guidelines.
Nov 6, 2014 / Hina Shamsi and Matthew Harwood
After the Midterms: Time to Fight Back After the Midterms: Time to Fight Back
Opposing bad policy and bad compromises isn’t enough. We need new thinking and new approaches.
Nov 5, 2014 / The Editors
Obama Should Not Accept ‘Lame Duck’ Status Obama Should Not Accept ‘Lame Duck’ Status
Midterm setbacks are common. The president—and his supporters—ought not let this one define him.
Nov 5, 2014 / John Nichols
LIVESTREAM: Full Election 2014 Coverage LIVESTREAM: Full Election 2014 Coverage
On Tuesday, November 4, at 7 pm EST, join Democracy Now! for a live broadcast of the midterm election results.
Nov 3, 2014 / Democracy Now! and The Nation
John Oliver: The Real Shadow Government Is in the State Legislatures, Where ALEC Calls the Shots John Oliver: The Real Shadow Government Is in the State Legislatures, Where ALEC Calls the Shots
ALEC writes the laws, the lawmakers just have to plug in the name of their state.
Nov 3, 2014 / Leslie Savan
Tomorrow’s Election Could Determine the Future of Abortion Politics Tomorrow’s Election Could Determine the Future of Abortion Politics
If Democrats lose Senate races in North Carolina and Iowa, will the party stop campaigning on reproductive rights?
Nov 3, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg
Mitch McConnell’s Freighted Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company Mitch McConnell’s Freighted Ties to a Shadowy Shipping Company
After drugs were found aboard the Ping May, a vessel owned by his wife’s family’s company, Colombian authorities are investigating.
Oct 30, 2014 / Lee Fang
Justice for Edward Snowden Justice for Edward Snowden
Obama should offer clemency to Snowden for revealing the alarming truth to the American people.
Oct 29, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview
In a wide-ranging conversation, he discusses the surveillance state, the American political system and the price he’s paid for his understanding of patriotism.
Oct 28, 2014 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen