After 65 Years, A UN Agency for Women After 65 Years, A UN Agency for Women
"Gender mainstreaming" at the United Nations failed. Will an agency solely dedicated to promoting women's rights in development do better?
Jul 7, 2010 / Barbara Crossette
NOW Urges Senate to Expel David Vitter NOW Urges Senate to Expel David Vitter
National Organization for Women says it is time for the Louisiana senator—a patron of prostitutes and employer of an abusive aide—to go.
Jul 6, 2010 / John Nichols
The Dramatic Drop in Women’s Sports Coverage: An Interview with Mike Messner The Dramatic Drop in Women’s Sports Coverage: An Interview with Mike Messner
The USC professor of sociology and gender studies discusses his latest report on the role of gender in televised sports.
Jul 6, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Thomas Jefferson Feared an Aristocracy of Corporations Thomas Jefferson Feared an Aristocracy of Corporations
The author of the Declaration of Independence warned against the threat to democracy posed by big banks and big corporations. Too bad the Supreme Court doesn't respect the original...
Jul 4, 2010 / John Nichols
This Week At TheNation.com This Week At TheNation.com
Inside the battle for healthcare reform. Plus: Two must-see videos and a special honor for The Nation.
Jul 2, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Top Twelve Most Patriotic Songs Ever Top Twelve Most Patriotic Songs Ever
The best things about America can usually be found embodied in our national music.
Jul 2, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Peter Rothberg
Call Torture by its Real Name Call Torture by its Real Name
Instead of rape, let's just call it, "unilateral, physical intimacy." Instead of torture, let's just call it, "enhanced interrogation techniques," and pretend...
Jul 2, 2010 / Press Room
Call Torture by its Real Name Call Torture by its Real Name
Instead of rape, let's just call it, "unilateral, physical intimacy." Instead of torture, let's just call it, "enhanced interrogation techniques," and pretend t...
Jul 2, 2010 / The Ed Show
Walter Mosley: Gesturing Towards Redemption Walter Mosley: Gesturing Towards Redemption
"Redemption is looking at ourselves, asking what we can do better instead of blaming our leaders," says Walter Mosley, author and Nation contributor. "We can't loo...
Jul 2, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV
Slacker Friday Slacker Friday
On the Weigel and McChrystal sagas and more of the week's absurdities.
Jul 2, 2010 / Eric Alterman