Politics

Bring America Home: William Greider on CAN TV Bring America Home: William Greider on CAN TV

Speaking before the Democratic Socialists of America in Chicago, The Nation's William Greider draws parallels between the political realities of today and the challenges labor a...

Jul 6, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Bring America Home: William Greider on CAN TV Bring America Home: William Greider on CAN TV

Speaking before the Democratic Socialists of America in Chicago, The Nation's William Greider draws parallels between the political realities of today and the challenges labor act...

Jul 6, 2010 / Video / CAN TV

Biden in Iraq: US Influence Shrinks, Iran Gains Biden in Iraq: US Influence Shrinks, Iran Gains

The political stalemate since Iraq's March 7 election continues, but the deck is stacked in Iran's favor.

Jul 6, 2010 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Thomas Jefferson Feared an Aristocracy of Corporations Thomas Jefferson Feared an Aristocracy of Corporations

The author of the Declaration of Independence warned against the threat to democracy posed by big banks and big corporations. Too bad the Supreme Court doesn't respect the original...

Jul 4, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

RNC’s Steele Says: ‘The One Thing You Don’t Do Is Engage in a Land War In Afghanistan.’ Uh-Oh, Now He’s in Trouble! RNC’s Steele Says: ‘The One Thing You Don’t Do Is Engage in a Land War In Afghanistan.’ Uh-Oh, Now He’s in Trouble!

GOP chair's (generally) honest assessment of Afghanistan brings a call for his resignation from the party's neocon police chief, William Kristol.

Jul 2, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

This Week At TheNation.com This Week At TheNation.com

Inside the battle for healthcare reform. Plus: Two must-see videos and a special honor for The Nation.

Jul 2, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Call Torture by its Real Name

Call Torture by its Real Name Call Torture by its Real Name

Instead of rape, let's just call it, "unilateral, physical intimacy." Instead of torture, let's just call it, "enhanced interrogation techniques," and pretend...

Jul 2, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Walter Mosley: Gesturing Towards Redemption Walter Mosley: Gesturing Towards Redemption

"Redemption is looking at ourselves, asking what we can do better instead of blaming our leaders," says Walter Mosley, author and Nation contributor. "We can't loo...

Jul 2, 2010 / Video / The Nation on Grit TV

House Dems Stand Firm on Afghanistan Withdrawal Timetable House Dems Stand Firm on Afghanistan Withdrawal Timetable

Thursday's votes send a significant antiwar message to President Obama, leaving the White House dependent on Republicans for Afghanistan war support.

Jul 2, 2010 / Tom Hayden

Slacker Friday Slacker Friday

On the Weigel and McChrystal sagas and more of the week's absurdities.

Jul 2, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman

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