Nation Conversations: Nada Alwadi on Bahrain’s Government Crackdown Nation Conversations: Nada Alwadi on Bahrain’s Government Crackdown
During her time reporting on the protest movement, Alwadi was detained by authorities in Bahrain and forced to sign a statement saying that she wouldn't write about or engage in po...
Aug 20, 2011 / The Nation
Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and Stephen Glain on Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and Stephen Glain on Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood
Within Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, tension between the group's younger and older generations is growing.
Aug 20, 2011 / The Nation
Iran in Gray, Not Black and White Iran in Gray, Not Black and White
It's time to end the vitriol over Iran. But in a presidential year, that’s not likely.
Aug 18, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Apartheid on Steroids Apartheid on Steroids
As a Jew who has been an ardent supporter of Israel since its independence, it pains me to record what I saw on a recent trip to the West Bank. But if the occupation continues as s...
Aug 12, 2011 / Stephen Robert
From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Legacy From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Legacy
Survivors of the first nuclear tragedies are now campaigning not only against nuclear weapons, but now also against the dangers of nuclear power.
Aug 9, 2011 / Video / Democracy Now!
What Lies Ahead in Syria? What Lies Ahead in Syria?
As the Assad regime cracks down on protesters, it is waging a propaganda war on Syrians and stoking fears of a civil war.
Aug 9, 2011
Mubarak’s on Trial, but the Revolution Is Over Mubarak’s on Trial, but the Revolution Is Over
The army and the Muslim Brotherhood are in control.
Aug 3, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Small Victories, Giant Possibilities and the Mainstream Media Small Victories, Giant Possibilities and the Mainstream Media
Finding hope, small victories and larger opportunities in a world no one should write off as lost.
Aug 1, 2011 / Rebecca Solnit
Is Libya’s Opposition Committing Suicide? Is Libya’s Opposition Committing Suicide?
As violence breaks out among different factions of the Libyan rebels, it’s time to broker a deal to end the war in Libya.
Aug 1, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
The Markets, the Pols and the Greek Bogeyman The Markets, the Pols and the Greek Bogeyman
From Washington to Athens, financiers are dictating the terms of politics.
Jul 26, 2011 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis