Politics

Torturer in Chief: The Media Pick Pelosi Over Cheney? Torturer in Chief: The Media Pick Pelosi Over Cheney?

The question of torture has been drowned out by the Washington media-driven drama of what Nancy Pelosi knew and when.

May 20, 2009 / Video / GRITtv

Keeping America Safe: President Obama v. Candidate Obama Keeping America Safe: President Obama v. Candidate Obama

Jon Stewart points out the hypocrisy of withholding the torture photos and the firing openly gay Arabic translator Lt. Dan Choi.

May 15, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show

Ten Things You Can Do to Fight World Hunger Ten Things You Can Do to Fight World Hunger

Eat less meat, conserve energy, buy fair-trade products, support sustainable agriculture, advocate for food security as a human right...

May 13, 2009 / Editorial / The Nation

Noted. Noted.

The paper industry's tax loophole; healthcare reform protesters under arrest; apartheid victims' day in court; a Hillman award for The Nation.

May 13, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

Jon Stewart Takes on Crazy Cheney Jon Stewart Takes on Crazy Cheney

Jon Stewart launches a new segment chronicling the former vice president's seemingly endless rounds of talk show appearances

May 12, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show

Kai Wright: Chaos and the Mortgage Crisis Kai Wright: Chaos and the Mortgage Crisis

The foreclosure crisis is far from being resolved. Wright says that banks are still pursuing even those who have already given up their homes.

May 12, 2009 / Video / GRITtv

Missing in Action on Healthcare? Missing in Action on Healthcare?

The Obama administration is focused on cutting healthcare costs, but that may be easier said than done.

May 8, 2009 / Feature / Trudy Lieberman

Tennessee Spill: The Dredge Report Tennessee Spill: The Dredge Report

The TVA's efforts to clean up after its massive coal ash spill may create even more health hazards.

May 8, 2009 / Feature / Kelly Hearn

Another Civil War in the Making? Another Civil War in the Making?

The Nation's Chris Hayes explores just how serious Republicans in the South are about secession.

May 8, 2009 / Video / Countdown

Slide Show: Obama’s Supreme Choice Slide Show: Obama’s Supreme Choice

Who should the president choose to replace Justice Souter? Here are some images of the candidates on our wish list.

May 7, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

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