‘Work for Peace’: A Movement to Bring the Troops and Tax Dollars Home ‘Work for Peace’: A Movement to Bring the Troops and Tax Dollars Home
Progressives launch drive to get Democratic senators to reshape national priorities—cut the military-industrial complex, support “Medicare for All.”
May 31, 2011 / John Nichols
Post-Legal America and the National Security Complex Post-Legal America and the National Security Complex
In terms of what used to be called “foreign policy,” and more recently “national security,” the United States is now a post-legal society.
May 31, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
DREAM Act Introduced in Senate DREAM Act Introduced in Senate
Momentum around the DREAM Act has not diminished, even in a climate where political gridlock often stalls progress on pivotal, common-sense legislation.
May 30, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Slide Show: The Nation Marks Memorial Day Slide Show: The Nation Marks Memorial Day
Since its founding in 1865, The Nation has reported from the front-lines of every major and minor (if any war can be thus termed) military conflict in which the US has been enmeshe…
May 30, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
The GOP is No Friend to Military Members Struggling During Recession The GOP is No Friend to Military Members Struggling During Recession
Though traditionally thought to be the most “pro-military” party, Republicans in Washington don't seem to care about struggling veterans and active duty service members...
May 30, 2011 / George Zornick
On Memorial Day, America Should Honor Troops by Bringing Them Home On Memorial Day, America Should Honor Troops by Bringing Them Home
The American experiment was founded on the principle that "permanent war" was to be avoided, as it posed the greatest threat to liberty. This Memorial Day, Americans shou...
May 29, 2011 / John Nichols
Gil Scott-Heron’s Revolution Gil Scott-Heron’s Revolution
Real revolutions will never be televised. But the man who told us that revolutionized music and movements.
May 29, 2011 / John Nichols
This Week: A Recall on Ryan’s Budget. PLUS: Special Tribute for Memorial Day This Week: A Recall on Ryan’s Budget. PLUS: Special Tribute for Memorial Day
This week, Ryan's draconian budget is dealt a defeaning blow. We take stock of the House vote to end the war in Afghanistan, and two slideshows: seven commonly purchased Koch...
May 27, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Wisconsin Heats Up: Judge Shoots Down Walker’s Union-Busting Bill Wisconsin Heats Up: Judge Shoots Down Walker’s Union-Busting Bill
This week, a Wisconsin judge ruled down Gov. Scott Walker’s law that eliminates most collective bargaining rights of state employees.
May 27, 2011 / Press Room
Why Is Obama Dragging His Heels on Appointing Elizabeth Warren to Head CFPB? Why Is Obama Dragging His Heels on Appointing Elizabeth Warren to Head CFPB?
Warren's biggest problem isn't the Republicans. It's Obama's finance boys who don't want an outspoken consumer advocate in a powerful role.
May 27, 2011 / William Greider