Politics

The Nation Cruise 2009 The Nation Cruise 2009

Every year, The Nation cruise brings together supporters of the magazine with its writers, contributors and heros.

Apr 28, 2009 / Video / The Nation Video and Brett Story

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Obama’s 100 Days Katrina vanden Heuvel: Obama’s 100 Days

The Nation's editor and publisher discusses the successes and blemishes on Obama's record over the course of his first 100 days.

Apr 28, 2009 / Video / The Nation Video

The Left Forum–Or, Why City Hall Doesn’t Listen The Left Forum–Or, Why City Hall Doesn’t Listen

Whoever now governs the country (a point on which there was no agreement) is likely to remain resolutely indifferent to the message of Left Forum 2009.

Apr 23, 2009 / Editorial / Norman Birnbaum

Notes on Change Notes on Change

Three months into the Obama era, the euphoria of the election has begun to dissipate.

Apr 22, 2009 / Editorial / Chris Hayes

Noted. Noted.

Jane Harman's wiretap, Chávez and Obama, justice in Guatemala, a remembrance of Walter Schneir

Apr 22, 2009 / Editorial / The Editors

Accountability for Torture Accountability for Torture

Congress must act to remove from positions of trust those who sanctioned torture and dial down the imperial presidency that has evolved on its watch.

Apr 22, 2009 / Editorial / John Nichols

Only Words: Liberalism, Past and Future Only Words: Liberalism, Past and Future

Two new histories examine contemporary liberalism's entrails and peer into its future.

Apr 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / George Scialabba

Misreading the Somali Threat Misreading the Somali Threat

The Obama administration is sending mixed signals on how to deal with pirates.

Apr 22, 2009 / Feature / Karen Rothmyer

John Oliver Reveals Tea Party Tyranny John Oliver Reveals Tea Party Tyranny

British correspondent John Oliver attends a tax day protest to see what has the colonists' knickers in a twist.

Apr 20, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show

Elsie Fox: Still Here Elsie Fox: Still Here

A woman of passion and principle traces the history of the American left. At 101, she's still with us.

Apr 16, 2009 / Feature / Brian Kahn

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