Politics

Edwards Calls to End US Training Effort in Iraq Edwards Calls to End US Training Effort in Iraq

His new stance could have an impact on Iowa caucus-goers.

Jan 2, 2008 / Feature / Tom Hayden

About Citizen Kang About Citizen Kang

Political fact marries political fiction in Citizen Kang, an online serialized novel that unfolds in weekly installments on The Nation.com throughout Campaign 08.

Dec 27, 2007 / Feature / Gary Phillips

Benazir Bhutto: An Age of Hope Is Over Benazir Bhutto: An Age of Hope Is Over

As the world mourns the loss of Benazir Bhutto, it would be myopic to focus only on Islamic-inspired violence and on Pakistan. For all of post-independence history, South Asia has ...

Dec 27, 2007 / Feature / Barbara Crossette

Wide Stance Wide Stance

Meet California Congresswoman Cynthia Kang, a woman of considerable political ambition, and some secrets. Episode 1 of an ongoing online political mystery.

Dec 27, 2007 / Feature / Gary Phillips

Too Much of a Bad Thing Too Much of a Bad Thing

Hillary Clinton's touting her expertise over Obama--but is experience at political attack, mega-fundraising and cronyism really all that desirable?

Dec 21, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

South Carolina: Inside the ‘Black Primary’ South Carolina: Inside the ‘Black Primary’

As Clinton and Obama square off in South Carolina, a window opens on the fractured state of black politics. It's been an extended soul search. And it ain't over yet.

Dec 20, 2007 / Feature / Bob Moser

A Hoax Exposed at Princeton A Hoax Exposed at Princeton

When a strait-laced Princeton student claimed he was attacked by liberal thugs, the conservative establishment rallied around him--until it turned out to be a lie.

Dec 18, 2007 / Feature / Max Blumenthal

Campaign in the City: Boston Mayor Tom Menino Campaign in the City: Boston Mayor Tom Menino

"Because Washington has no urban agenda, the cities in this country are doing poorly. Unemployment is up. Faith in the economy has gone down. Crime has gone up."

Dec 14, 2007 / Video / The Nation Video

Campaign in the City: Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy Campaign in the City: Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy

"Our cities across this country are proud. They have a great history. But like a boxer, they've taken one knee, and they have to bring themselves back."

Dec 14, 2007 / Video / The Nation Video

Campaign in the City: Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon Campaign in the City: Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon

"I want to see one of the candidates come up with a comprehensive plan to eliminate the tide of drugs coming into our country. I mean, we have wars here in our city."

Dec 14, 2007 / Video / The Nation Video and MayorTV

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