Politics

The Madness of ‘King’ George The Madness of ‘King’ George

If the President is allowed to invoke the divine right of kings, the American Revolution will have come full circle.

Aug 30, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Simon Prentis

A New Orleans family travels to their home near New Orleans, La., after it was flooded during Hurricane Ida on September 13, 2021.

New Orleans Is Us New Orleans Is Us

If the American people continue to avert their eyes from the slow death of an abandoned city, their communities may soon be the next to fail.

Aug 29, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Billy Sothern

Cindy Sheehan’s Political Ambitions Cindy Sheehan’s Political Ambitions

A dialogue between the peace activist and The Nation's editor over Sheehan's plan to run for Congress against Representative Nancy Pelosi.

Aug 29, 2007 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Cindy Sheehan

Silent Witness Silent Witness

A batch of new books on Hurricane Katrina investigate who is to blame for the tragedy.

Aug 23, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Ari Kelman

GOP Clutches at Iowa Straws GOP Clutches at Iowa Straws

The Iowa straw poll offered a penetrating glimpse into the crisis facing the Republican party.

Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Marc Cooper

Locked Up in New Orleans Locked Up in New Orleans

In response to a crime wave, police are imprisoning a record number of nonviolent offenders.

Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Robin Templeton

Shouting Underwater Shouting Underwater

Two years ago, Katrina shed light on a harsh truth--we are all victims of a failed government.

Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Walter Mosley

The Charter School Flood The Charter School Flood

Drastic changes in the educational system are leaving New Orleans's public schools behind.

Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Michael Tisserand

The Lower Ninth Battles Back The Lower Ninth Battles Back

Community members and outside organizations are working together to rebuild the Lower Ninth Ward.

Aug 23, 2007 / Feature / Rebecca Solnit

Big Brother Democracy Big Brother Democracy

Protesters in Quebec were treated like contestants in a reality show--put in a field and watched on TV monitors.

Aug 23, 2007 / Column / Naomi Klein

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