Martin Espada on the Worst Call in Baseball History Martin Espada on the Worst Call in Baseball History
That most exotic of baseball specimens—the perfect game—was yanked away from Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga by first base umpire Jim Joyce. As if the city o...
Jun 4, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Israel’s Illegal Strangulation Israel’s Illegal Strangulation
The Nation’s Jeremy Scahill and former New York Mayor Ed Koch debate the legality of the Israeli assault on the Gaza aid flotilla and the Israeli government's impunity.
Jun 3, 2010 / MSNBC
Doubling Down in Afghanistan Doubling Down in Afghanistan
Is Washington a compulsive gambler, unwilling to fold a losing hand?
Jun 3, 2010 / William J. Astore
The Lesser Evil The Lesser Evil
Poverty and charity are two evils; charity is the lesser, but it is still evil.
Jun 3, 2010 / Walter Mosley
Noted. Noted.
John Nichols on the Democratic response to the Israeli attack on aid ships bound for Gaza, Viggo Mortensen on Dennis Hopper, and our fifth annual student writing contest
Jun 3, 2010 / The Editors
Ten Things You Can Do to Win a Political Campaign Ten Things You Can Do to Win a Political Campaign
How can progressives build winning campaigns that truly represent the people?
Jun 3, 2010 / The Nation
Kucinich on Israeli Assault on Gaza Relief Ship: “There Must Be Consequences for Such Conduct” Kucinich on Israeli Assault on Gaza Relief Ship: “There Must Be Consequences for Such Conduct”
Ohio congressman circulates congressional letter that says: "The United States must remind Israel as well as all of our other friends and allies: It is not acceptable to repea...
Jun 3, 2010 / John Nichols
Slide Show: Israeli Raid on Gaza Relief Flotilla Slide Show: Israeli Raid on Gaza Relief Flotilla
In the early hours of Monday, May 31, Israeli Defense Forces raided a flotilla of six ships en route to delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, killing at least nine civilians and wou…
Jun 3, 2010 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Alabama Democrats Reject Health Reform Foe Alabama Democrats Reject Health Reform Foe
Conservative Democrat Artur Davis opposed healthcare reform, ran to the right on other issues and lost a supposedly certain Democratic nomination for governor of Ala...
Jun 2, 2010 / John Nichols
Treat Palestinians Like Jews Treat Palestinians Like Jews
If nothing else, this assault on decency by the Israeli government was clearly intended to derail the peace talks that President Barack Obama has encouraged.
Jun 2, 2010 / Robert Scheer