The Nation on The Overthrow The Nation on The Overthrow
In 1893, The Nation raised a warning about how colonization would affect the state of the union.
Apr 8, 2008 / Feature / The Editors
From On Being Hawaiian From On Being Hawaiian
In 1964, John Dominis Holt, one of the first voices of the Hawaiian renaissance, discussed his heritage.
Apr 8, 2008 / Feature / The Nation
Guano Guano
The first overseas acquisition of the United States was not Hawaii, but Midway, claimed under the Guano Act of 1856.
Apr 8, 2008 / Feature / Elinor Langer
Excerpts From the ‘Apology Resolution’ Excerpts From the ‘Apology Resolution’
Here's how the US Congress addressed the issue.
Apr 8, 2008 / Feature / Elinor Langer
The Nation on Annexation The Nation on Annexation
From our archives: The Nation addressed the question of annexation in 1898.
Apr 8, 2008 / Feature / Elinor Langer
Famous Are the Flowers: Hawaiian Resistance Then–and Now Famous Are the Flowers: Hawaiian Resistance Then–and Now
The story of how the Hawaiian people lost their homeland--and their continuing quest to win it back.
Apr 8, 2008 / Feature / Elinor Langer
Notes on a Scandal Notes on a Scandal
The Spitzer affair's obvious rationality continues to elude the therapists, sexperts and pundits for whom shame is the game.
Mar 17, 2008 / Editorial / JoAnn Wypijewski
Spitzer’s Shame is Wall Street’s Gain Spitzer’s Shame is Wall Street’s Gain
Why should we get all worked up over the revelation that the New York governor paid for sex?
Mar 12, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
The People vs. Michael Chertoff The People vs. Michael Chertoff
To build a fence on the US border with Mexico, the Department of Homeland Security seized land without trials or negotiations.
Mar 11, 2008 / Feature / Brett Story
State of Confusion State of Confusion
The caucus was raucous and the rancor will continue for weeks. But if you're a Democrat in the Lone Star State, these are good times, baby.
Mar 6, 2008 / Editorial / Mary Mapes