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Afghanistan Withdrawal Resolution Passes Democratic National Committee Without Dissent Afghanistan Withdrawal Resolution Passes Democratic National Committee Without Dissent

The DNC is trying to speed up the President's clock on pulling out of Afghanistan.

Mar 1, 2011 / Tom Hayden

$1.2 Trillion for National Security $1.2 Trillion for National Security

Welcome to the world of the real US national security budget. 

Mar 1, 2011 / Chris Hellman

The Peace Corps at 50: Remnant of a Bygone Era?

The Peace Corps at 50: Remnant of a Bygone Era? The Peace Corps at 50: Remnant of a Bygone Era?

A former volunteer offers a more timely—and radical—alternative.

Mar 1, 2011 / Editorial / Karen Rothmyer

The Peace Corps at 50: An Enduring Legacy of Cultural Exchange

The Peace Corps at 50: An Enduring Legacy of Cultural Exchange The Peace Corps at 50: An Enduring Legacy of Cultural Exchange

A former legal counsel for the corps argues for its continuing usefulness.

Mar 1, 2011 / Editorial / Frank Sheed

Gorbachev at 80 Gorbachev at 80

Mikhail Gorbachev's 80th birthday is an opportunity to reconsider a complicated legacy of reform.

Mar 1, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Nation Conversations: Jesse Jackson on the Energy of Egypt in Wisconsin

Nation Conversations: Jesse Jackson on the Energy of Egypt in Wisconsin Nation Conversations: Jesse Jackson on the Energy of Egypt in Wisconsin

The civil rights leader explains how the protests in Cairo and Madison have broken our "cynical disbelief" and revealed that people have the power to change their situations.

Mar 1, 2011 / Audio / The Nation

The DNC Wants Out of Afghanistan The DNC Wants Out of Afghanistan

The Democratic National Committee, thanks to Barbara Lee, reminds Obama about his July deadline.

Feb 28, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Fadoua Laroui: The Moroccan Mohamed Bouazizi Fadoua Laroui: The Moroccan Mohamed Bouazizi

A Moroccan single mother has earned the sad distinction of being the first Arab woman to commit political self-immolation.

Feb 27, 2011 / The Notion / Laila Lalami

Is WikiLeaks Driving Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa? Is WikiLeaks Driving Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa?

Media Fix's Greg Mitchell says that though the media may attack WikiLeaks on their editorial pages, many outlets depend on the cables for juicy details about Libya and beyond.

Feb 25, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Is WikiLeaks Driving Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa? Is WikiLeaks Driving Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa?

Media Fix's Greg Mitchell says that though the media may attack WikiLeaks on their editorial pages, many outlets depend on the cables for juicy details about Libya and beyond.

Feb 25, 2011 / Audio / Press Room

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