Blackwater Seeks Gag Order Blackwater Seeks Gag Order
The private security company, facing charges in a US court for killing and injuring Iraqis, is attempting to silence its victims and their lawyers.
Jul 22, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
Slide Show: Sotomayor’s Rise Slide Show: Sotomayor’s Rise
Images and analysis from The Nation that capture the story of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor as she makes history.
Jul 21, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
No More Excuses, Mr. President No More Excuses, Mr. President
President Obama brought the house down at the NAACP centennial celebration with yet another stirring speech on race. But if his deeds don't begin to match his words, he's going to ...
Jul 20, 2009 / Adam Howard
Federal Judge Weakens Oversight of LAPD Federal Judge Weakens Oversight of LAPD
Newly implemented reforms don't do enough to reverse a massive increase in the frisking of minority youths in the Los Angeles community.
Jul 19, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden
Bruno: Offensive, Funny or Just Shocking? Bruno: Offensive, Funny or Just Shocking?
The Nation's Richard Kim and others discuss the admittedly provocative antics of Sacha Baron Cohen's latest creation.
Jul 17, 2009 / Books & the Arts / GRITtv
Canary in the Mine Shaft Canary in the Mine Shaft
Why the absence of African-American baseball players matters.
Jul 16, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Healthcare: Heat Is On Healthcare: Heat Is On
Advocacy groups have helped to keep the public option on the negotiating table, but it may not remain in the final bill.
Jul 15, 2009 / J. Lester Feder
Can This Marriage Be Saved? Can This Marriage Be Saved?
We could bash divorce forever, but what's the point? Even Jesus can't keep unhappy spouses together.
Jul 15, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
…And a Law for Poor People …And a Law for Poor People
Obama wants to repeal many strictures on legal services funding. But more needs to be done.
Obama’s Faithful Flock Obama’s Faithful Flock
Obama promised to reverse the most egregious aspects of Bush's faith-based policies. So why is he extending them?
Jul 15, 2009 / Feature / Sarah Posner