The World’s Women Stuck in the UN’s Blind Spot The World’s Women Stuck in the UN’s Blind Spot
"Mainstreaming" a focus on women into all of the United Nations' work never happened. So will an agency for women ever get off the ground?
Nov 17, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Sex, Lies and Sarah Palin Sex, Lies and Sarah Palin
The Nation's Richard Kim joins a conversation on Sarah Palin's recent media blitz and the impact it could have on our country's politics.
Nov 17, 2009 / GRITtv
Water on the Moon — and Money for NASA Water on the Moon — and Money for NASA
"Water found on the moon," the headlines said – water that "could be used for drinking," the LA Times reported, possibly enough for "future astronauts to live off the land." The...
Nov 14, 2009 / Jon Wiener
Welcome Home, War! Welcome Home, War!
Will the Afghan and Iraq wars lead to a surveillance state here in the US?
Nov 13, 2009 / Feature / Alfred W. McCoy
Justicia Poetica Justicia Poetica
The victory over Lou Dobbs demonstrates that the immigrant community is mobilized like never before.
Nov 13, 2009 / Feature / Roberto Lovato
Journalism in 10: Nick Penniman on the Future of Media Journalism in 10: Nick Penniman on the Future of Media
Nick Penniman, executive director of the Huffington Post Investigative Fund talks about the impending chaotic media landscape.
Nov 13, 2009 / The Nation Video
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
Whose Team Is It, Anyway? Whose Team Is It, Anyway?
Prochoicers have been taking one for the team for too long now. Enough already.
Nov 11, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
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
Slide Show: Enemies of Health Reform Slide Show: Enemies of Health Reform
The Nation spotlights the senators, amendments, activists and organizations most likely to derail healthcare reform efforts.
Nov 11, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation