Politics

‘Let’s Test Russia’s Resolve’

‘Let’s Test Russia’s Resolve’ ‘Let’s Test Russia’s Resolve’

Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel talks about the opportunity for collaboration with Russia in Syria.

Sep 16, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Chance Putin Has Given Obama for Diplomacy

The Chance Putin Has Given Obama for Diplomacy The Chance Putin Has Given Obama for Diplomacy

Stephen F. Cohen went on CNN to talk about the opportunity Putin is giving the USA.

Sep 16, 2013 / Stephen F. Cohen

Obama, Kerry Insist a Syria Attack Is Still Possible

Obama, Kerry Insist a Syria Attack Is Still Possible Obama, Kerry Insist a Syria Attack Is Still Possible

But the rest of the world knows that the United States has been checkmated.

Sep 16, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Bush, Petraeus and Napolitano Get Tough Student Welcomes

Bush, Petraeus and Napolitano Get Tough Student Welcomes Bush, Petraeus and Napolitano Get Tough Student Welcomes

As students build new fronts against austerity, some older opponents meet campus uproar.

Sep 16, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

The Populist Rebellion That Tripped Up Larry Summers

The Populist Rebellion That Tripped Up Larry Summers The Populist Rebellion That Tripped Up Larry Summers

The top candidate for the Federal Reserve chair withdraws his name from consideration after key Democratic senators said they would oppose him.

Sep 15, 2013 / John Nichols

John Kerry: Mr. Magoo or Machiavelli?

John Kerry: Mr. Magoo or Machiavelli? John Kerry: Mr. Magoo or Machiavelli?

Diplomacy is messy, clichés aren’t.

Sep 13, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Dave Zirin: The Collision of Sports and Politics

Dave Zirin: The Collision of Sports and Politics Dave Zirin: The Collision of Sports and Politics

Dave Zirin and Bill Moyers talk about the point where sports and politics collide.

Sep 13, 2013 / Press Room

The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life

The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life The Gun Control Debate and Our Civic Life

When one side of an election fight is led by conspiratorial maniacs with guns, it’s hard for the good guys to win.

Sep 13, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Flawed Media Shield Law Goes to the Senate Floor

Flawed Media Shield Law Goes to the Senate Floor Flawed Media Shield Law Goes to the Senate Floor

 Intended to protect journalists who are compelled to reveal confidential information, the "Free Flow of Information Act" may not shield the reporters who ...

Sep 13, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans

The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans The Real Credibility Crisis in Washington: Congressional Republicans

Eric on the best TV series you have never heard of; and Reed on the sad state of republican politics.

Sep 13, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

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