Military Detention for Journalists Military Detention for Journalists
Why did Obama administration lawyers refuse to discount the possibility, even for First Amendment–protected speech?
May 23, 2012 / Editorial / David Cole
Honduras: Which Side Is the US On? Honduras: Which Side Is the US On?
In the name of fighting drugs, the Obama administration has allied itself with a corrupt coup regime.
May 22, 2012 / Feature / Dana Frank
End All US Police and Military Aid to Honduras End All US Police and Military Aid to Honduras
More than 10,000 complaints have been filed about abuses by the police and military since the coup, none of which have been addressed.
May 22, 2012 / Take Action / NationAction
Egypt’s Presidential Election Experiment Egypt’s Presidential Election Experiment
This Wednesday, Egyptians will hold the first competitive presidential poll after emerging from three decades of autocratic rule last year.
May 22, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
How Much Does Washington Spend on ‘Defense’? How Much Does Washington Spend on ‘Defense’?
The nearly $1 trillion national security budget.
May 22, 2012 / Chris Hellman and Mattea Kramer
Can Obama Say He’s Sorry? Can Obama Say He’s Sorry?
In 2002 Washington deported an innocent man to Syria, where he was tortured. Why can’t we apologize?
May 21, 2012 / David Cole
Europe and the Fragile US Economy Europe and the Fragile US Economy
If nothing changes, the financial crisis in Greece could bring down the Eurozone and damage the US economy.
May 21, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes
Protest Is Coming to the London Olympics Protest Is Coming to the London Olympics
Numerous groups are protesting the militarization and corporatization of the 2012 Olympic Games.
May 21, 2012 / Blog / Jules Boykoff and Dave Zirin
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (5/16/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (5/16/12)
Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.
May 18, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
The War in Afghanistan Is No Longer Tenable in Congress The War in Afghanistan Is No Longer Tenable in Congress
Republicans refused to allow a vote on an accelerated withdrawal from Afghanistan, because they knew it would pass.
May 18, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick