‘Slumdog Millionaire’: From Fantasy to Reality ‘Slumdog Millionaire’: From Fantasy to Reality
Slumdog Millionaire may provide romantic escapism for some, but for me it stirs up very real memories from my childhood in India.
Feb 19, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Nur Laiq
Obama’s War? Obama’s War?
Obama's escalation threatens to make Bush's war his own. There's still time to change direction.
Feb 18, 2009 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Betrayal: On David Grossman Betrayal: On David Grossman
Novelist and peace advocate David Grossman examines the high cost of concealing what is unpleasant.
Feb 18, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eyal Press
Iraq’s Invisible Refugees Iraq’s Invisible Refugees
Hardship and haunting memories mark the lives of the 2 million Iraqis in exile.
Iraq’s Resurgent Nationalism Iraq’s Resurgent Nationalism
For the first time in six years, there's light at the end of the tunnel in Iraq. A nationalist Shiite-Sunni alliance provides a perfect opportunity for Obama to accelerate the with...
Feb 18, 2009 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss
Does Gaza Matter? Does Gaza Matter?
Hampshire College made headlines after announcing that it would divest from companies that do business with Israel. Do their actions indicate the beginning of a larger campaign?
A New Turn in Latin America? A New Turn in Latin America?
Venezuela's Hugo Chávez is willing to engage in direct talks with President Obama. How will this effect US policy in the region?
Under the Icelandic Volcano Under the Icelandic Volcano
How a cold country lost its shirt in the global economic meltdown, but ultimately found its soul.
Feb 12, 2009 / Feature / Rebecca Solnit
Barney Frank: ‘Cut the Military Budget’ Barney Frank: ‘Cut the Military Budget’
In a 2009 Nation editorial the Congressman passionately called for money for healthcare, not warfare.
Feb 12, 2009 / Editorial / Barney Frank
Cut the Military Budget–I Cut the Military Budget–I
Reining in the Pentagon's wanton spending habits is going to be a long, hard slog.
Feb 12, 2009 / Editorial / Chris Hayes