Politics

Nice Work If You Can Get It Nice Work If You Can Get It

Some public servants collect their reward after leaving government. Gene Sperling, adviser to Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, earned his before.

Oct 15, 2009 / Feature / William Greider

New Rules for Schools New Rules for Schools

The most effective way to fight violence in schools is not the widespread "zero tolerance" model. Thankfully, Clayton County, Georgia, may have the perfect solution.

Oct 14, 2009 / Amy Bach

Left Turn in Jersey Left Turn in Jersey

By embracing the left instead of running to the center, New Jersey's Democratic Governor Jon Corzine has revitalized his once-troubled re-election campaign.

Oct 14, 2009 / John Nichols

Noted. Noted.

GOP obstruction of Obama appointees continues to succeed; an immigration-policing program draws substantial heat; The Nation's Gary Younge receives Britain's prestigious James Came...

Oct 14, 2009 / The Editors

Obama’s Nobel Obama’s Nobel

Did the president deserve to win the Nobel Peace Prize? No, of course not. But he still has a chance to earn it.

Oct 14, 2009 / The Editors

Obama’s Bad Influence Obama’s Bad Influence

Just because the United States is trying to be a global team player again doesn't mean the game gets better rules.

Oct 14, 2009 / Column / Naomi Klein

A Gift From the Ramparts of Capital… A Gift From the Ramparts of Capital…

People shouldn't take Peace Prizes too seriously except under those rare circumstances when a prize committee somewhere gets it right.

Oct 14, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Alexander Cockburn

NYC Mayoral Debate: Clash of the Dullards NYC Mayoral Debate: Clash of the Dullards

Michael Bloomberg and Bill Thompson debate pedicures and Polanski instead of the real issues affecting the voters they wish to woo. Only in New York!

Oct 14, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Obama at the Precipice Obama at the Precipice

Will Obama do any better at listening to critics of the Afghan War than Lyndon Johnson did on Vietnam?

Oct 13, 2009 / Feature / William J. Astore

The NFL Must Flush Rush The NFL Must Flush Rush

Rush Limbaugh's long history of racism should be enough to quash his chances of becoming an owner in the National Football League.

Oct 9, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin

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