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The White House Says Pro-Sanctions Forces Want a War With Iran

The White House Says Pro-Sanctions Forces Want a War With Iran The White House Says Pro-Sanctions Forces Want a War With Iran

Official implementation of the interim accord with Iran begins next week, but Senate hawks are pushing for sanctions that would derail negotiations.

Jan 13, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss

More Shame for 60 Minutes: First Benghazi, Then the NSA, Now Alex Rodriguez

More Shame for 60 Minutes: First Benghazi, Then the NSA, Now Alex Rodriguez More Shame for 60 Minutes: First Benghazi, Then the NSA, Now Alex Rodriguez

60 Minutes did its tattered reputation no favors in its report about Alex Rodriguez.

Jan 13, 2014 / Dave Zirin

How Ariel Sharon Shaped Israel’s Destiny

How Ariel Sharon Shaped Israel’s Destiny How Ariel Sharon Shaped Israel’s Destiny

In a bloody career that spanned decades, he destroyed entire cities and presided over the killing of countless civilians.

Jan 11, 2014 / Max Blumenthal

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Passion of Amiri Baraka

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Passion of Amiri Baraka This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Passion of Amiri Baraka

We published some of his earliest poems as well as his great 1964 essay on Sonny Liston vs. Cassius Clay.

Jan 11, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement

How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement How the Rise of Women in Labor Could Save the Movement

A new wave of female labor leaders are winning by thinking big. 

Jan 10, 2014 / Bryce Covert

Will the FCC’s New Chairman Usher in a New Era for the Commission?

Will the FCC’s New Chairman Usher in a New Era for the Commission? Will the FCC’s New Chairman Usher in a New Era for the Commission?

The Federal Communications Commission’s new chairman Tom Wheeler announces efforts to “do things differently.”

Jan 10, 2014 / Leticia Miranda

On the Inauguration of Bill de Blasio

On the Inauguration of Bill de Blasio On the Inauguration of Bill de Blasio

The text of Harry Belafonte’s inaugural remarks, with additional commentary by Carl Hart.

Jan 10, 2014 / Harry Belafonte and Carl L. Hart

Chicago School: Bill de Blasio’s Shock Doctrine Consultants

Chicago School: Bill de Blasio’s Shock Doctrine Consultants Chicago School: Bill de Blasio’s Shock Doctrine Consultants

How worried should we be that the de Blasio transition was aided by pals of the Walton Foundation and assorted other 1 percent creeps?

Jan 10, 2014 / Rick Perlstein

No Longer Human

No Longer Human No Longer Human

In the eyes of Texas, one woman is now nothing more than a machine.

Jan 10, 2014 / Ilyse Hogue

Will Black Deaths Matter in de Blasio’s New York?

Will Black Deaths Matter in de Blasio’s New York? Will Black Deaths Matter in de Blasio’s New York?

A new report shows that the unsolved homicide rate is far higher for black victims. The problem goes beyond the number of detectives in black neighborhoods.

Jan 10, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

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