New Report Reveals US Funds the Taliban New Report Reveals US Funds the Taliban
Nation contributor Aram Roston on how the US government is financing the very same insurgent forces in Afghanistan that American and NATO soldiers are fighting.
Nov 12, 2009 / Press Room
The Perils of Palinism The Perils of Palinism
With enemies like Sarah Palin, who needs friends?
Nov 11, 2009 / Richard Kim and Betsy Reed
Noted. Noted.
"Tobin Tax" on the table; Palestinian Authority in peril; predictable Islamophobia after the Fort Hood shootings.
Nov 11, 2009 / The Editors
Healthcare History Healthcare History
The House's healthcare reform bill is a first draft of history; as with most first drafts, it has its share of flaws.
Nov 11, 2009 / The Editors
A Year of Obama A Year of Obama
Since the president took office, his administration has yielded one surrender after another.
Nov 11, 2009 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
The Money Man’s Best Friend The Money Man’s Best Friend
Blue Dog Democrats are undermining prospects for financial-industry regulation and reform.
Nov 11, 2009 / Feature / William Greider
Saving Homes With Mandatory Mediation Saving Homes With Mandatory Mediation
Mandatory mediation programs are preventing foreclosures across the country. Congress should do more to support them.
Nov 11, 2009 / Feature / Pat Garofalo
Right-Wing Rep’s Fort Hood Fumble Right-Wing Rep’s Fort Hood Fumble
The Nation's Christopher Hayes comments on GOP Rep. Pete Hokestra's decision to leak details of the ongoing Fort Hood investigation.
Nov 11, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show
America’s Future: What Can We Do? America’s Future: What Can We Do?
Americans voted for change and are getting frustrated with the lack of it, mainly because powerful forces are holding the status quo in place.
Nov 11, 2009 / GRITtv
Drone Race to a Known Future Drone Race to a Known Future
Armed drone aircraft in Afghanistan and Pakistan are only the latest wonder weapon to promise us the world.
Nov 11, 2009 / Feature / Tom Engelhardt