A Perilous ‘Searching for Monsters to Destroy’ in Syria A Perilous ‘Searching for Monsters to Destroy’ in Syria
Congress should always check and balance plans to support rebels in foreign conflicts. But thatrsquo;s especially true when 70 percent of Americans think it’s a bad idea.
Jun 18, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
What the Supreme Court Didn’t Strike Down Yesterday What the Supreme Court Didn’t Strike Down Yesterday
The High Court defended voting rights yesterday—striking down part of an Arizona proposition that nevertheless leaves undocumented immigrants vulnerable to deportation. ...
Jun 18, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado
Sensible Thinkers Think About Leaks Sensible Thinkers Think About Leaks
We're okay until someone's forced to put their face in a rat cage.
Jun 18, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow
What Congress and the Media Are Missing in the Food Stamp Debate What Congress and the Media Are Missing in the Food Stamp Debate
The current debate about food stamps is fantastic—unless you are someone who likes facts and evidence.
Jun 18, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Students Push to Limit School Police After Newtown Students Push to Limit School Police After Newtown
As school districts bolster their police forces, students across California are pushing Sacramento for restorative justice.
Jun 17, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation
Health Insurance Lobby Gears Up to Defeat Effort to Strengthen Obamacare in California Health Insurance Lobby Gears Up to Defeat Effort to Strengthen Obamacare in California
Health insurance companies have already raised millions to defeat a measure in 2014 to block unjustified rate hikes.
The Making of a Global Security State The Making of a Global Security State
The five uncontrollable urges of a secrecy-surveillance world.
Jun 17, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt
Congress Checks and Balances on Afghanistan—Will It Do So With Syria? Congress Checks and Balances on Afghanistan—Will It Do So With Syria?
The House backs faster withdrawal from Afghanistan and says new initiatives must be approved by Congress. But will Congress be as assertive regarding new military adventures?
Jun 17, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The United States of Surveillance, Through the Years This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The United States of Surveillance, Through the Years
The Nation has kept an eye on the intelligence community every step of the way.
Jun 15, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
House Votes to Speed Up End to Afghanistan War House Votes to Speed Up End to Afghanistan War
The amendment to the Defense Authorization Act urges robust negotiations toward a diplomatic settlement.
Jun 14, 2013 / Tom Hayden