This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Remembering Margaret Thatcher This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Remembering Margaret Thatcher
A quick spin through The Nation's archives offers a running critique of the former Prime Minister and her ideology.
Apr 13, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
US, Al Qaeda Join Forces in Syria US, Al Qaeda Join Forces in Syria
Washington wades deeper into the Middle East swamp.
Apr 12, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
At Thatcher’s Funeral, Bury TINA, Too At Thatcher’s Funeral, Bury TINA, Too
Margaret Thatcher’s fancy funeral will be held this coming Wednesday. Along with the deceased prime minister, can we bury her most favorite slogan, too?
Apr 12, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Report on Army Killings Will Pressure Egypt’s Government to Prosecute Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Report on Army Killings Will Pressure Egypt’s Government to Prosecute
The allegations of army violence during the 2011 uprising come from a committee appointed by the president, but a new constitution may yet undermine justice.
Apr 11, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Laura Flanders: Like Reagan, Thatcher Supported Hypocritical Policies at Home and Abroad Laura Flanders: Like Reagan, Thatcher Supported Hypocritical Policies at Home and Abroad
The Conservative leader sold British workers down the river while pursuing a destructive foreign policy.
Apr 10, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Thatcherism Triumphant Thatcherism Triumphant
Margaret Thatcher's smiling villainy sparked a generation of dissent—and neoliberal policies that live on today.
Apr 10, 2013 / Editorial / Maria Margaronis
How Did Margaret Thatcher Do It? How Did Margaret Thatcher Do It?
In every way, her agenda opposed the interests of ordinary working people. How did she get so many of them to vote against their own economic interests again and again?
Apr 9, 2013 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge
Why Would Anyone Celebrate the Death of Margaret Thatcher? Ask a Chilean Why Would Anyone Celebrate the Death of Margaret Thatcher? Ask a Chilean
The media was outraged that people celebrated the death of Margaret Thatcher. If they're curious, they should ask someone deeply affected by her policies.
Apr 9, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
We Are All Thatcherites Now We Are All Thatcherites Now
Margaret Thatcher's smiling villainy sparked a generation of dissent—and neoliberal policies that live on today.
Apr 8, 2013 / Blog / Maria Margaronis
Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter
The eulogies for Margaret Thatcher are piling up. Here's a different take—from a review of The Iron Lady.
Apr 8, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders