William Hartung on Eisenhower’s Farewell Address William Hartung on Eisenhower’s Farewell Address
William Hartung appears on Democracy Now! to talk about Lockheed Martin and the 50th Anniversary of President Eisenhower's farewell address.
Jan 20, 2011 / Video / Democracy Now!
Tunisia Rising Tunisia Rising
The revolution is far from over.
Jan 20, 2011 / Editorial / Laila Lalami
Guantánamos Here at Home Guantánamos Here at Home
Bradley Manning is not the only person in the US held in pretrial solitary confinement. For many facing terrorism charges, it has become standard procedure.
Jan 20, 2011 / Editorial / Sally Eberhardt and Jeanne Theoharis
A ‘Worm’ in the Neocons’ Plan to Bomb Iran? A ‘Worm’ in the Neocons’ Plan to Bomb Iran?
A computer virus foiling Iran's nuclear plans should delight those spoiling for an attack. Does it?
Jan 20, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman
How Myths Keep Us Mired in War How Myths Keep Us Mired in War
Why are we still in Afghanistan? Might it have something to do with the myth of national security—or, more accurately, national insecurity, since it always tells us who and w...
Jan 20, 2011 / Ira Chernus
Two Years After Gaza Two Years After Gaza
The Israeli military has refused to apologize for killing a Palestinian peace activist's three daughters.
Jan 20, 2011 / Lizzy Ratner
Nation Conversations: Carne Ross on Diplomacy and WikiLeaks Nation Conversations: Carne Ross on Diplomacy and WikiLeaks
The former British diplomat recounts his own whistleblowing and the benefits and dangers of the WikiLeaks dipomatic cables dump.
Jan 19, 2011 / Audio / The Nation
Not Enough on Cuba Embargo Not Enough on Cuba Embargo
The president makes some progress, but not enough, on ending the anachronism called the US embargo against Cuba.
Jan 19, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Alien Visitations Alien Visitations
In my childhood, the aliens were commies. Now, it's certainly Muslims or jihadists or Islamo-fascists.
Jan 18, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
China’s Banks Trump US Credit System China’s Banks Trump US Credit System
As President Hu arrives to meet Obama, the White House ought to look inward at America's own failings, not bash Beijing.
Jan 18, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss