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Letter From Tanzania II: A Visit to the US Embassy

Letter From Tanzania II: A Visit to the US Embassy Letter From Tanzania II: A Visit to the US Embassy

The country needs more foreign aid to develop infrastructure amid the effects of climate change, but don’t look to the private sector.

Feb 19, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Citizen Mike: Michael Jordan at 50

Citizen Mike: Michael Jordan at 50 Citizen Mike: Michael Jordan at 50

Has anyone done less with more than MJ?

Feb 19, 2013 / Dave Zirin

What Would Hitler and Stalin Do?

What Would Hitler and Stalin Do? What Would Hitler and Stalin Do?

Jack-booted thugs are here to take away your guns.

Feb 19, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Ten Things You Should Know About #TheRealTANF

Ten Things You Should Know About #TheRealTANF Ten Things You Should Know About #TheRealTANF

TANF authorization expires at the end of March. The program isn’t what you think it is.

Feb 19, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

Wall Street Wins Again? Not So Fast.

Wall Street Wins Again? Not So Fast. Wall Street Wins Again? Not So Fast.

A task force exists to prosecute those who cause the housing crisis. Now we need to help it get to work.

Feb 18, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Letter From Tanzania I: The Challenge for Obama

Letter From Tanzania I: The Challenge for Obama Letter From Tanzania I: The Challenge for Obama

Will the president put his money where his mouth is and tackle poverty and disease?

Feb 18, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Thousands of Climate Change Activists Gather in Washington for ‘Forward On Climate’ Rally

Thousands of Climate Change Activists Gather in Washington for ‘Forward On Climate’ Rally Thousands of Climate Change Activists Gather in Washington for ‘Forward On Climate’ Rally

An estimated 40,000 people gathered in Washington, DC, on Sunday to urge President Obama to act against climate change and the Keystone XL pipeline. 

Feb 18, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Gun-Violence Focused House Race Tests the NRA’s Political Toxicity

Gun-Violence Focused House Race Tests the NRA’s Political Toxicity Gun-Violence Focused House Race Tests the NRA’s Political Toxicity

A primary election for a vacant House seat in Illinois tests whether a Democrat with NRA ties can be a contender.

Feb 18, 2013 / John Nichols

This Week: Obama Calls for Jobs Over Austerity

This Week: Obama Calls for Jobs Over Austerity This Week: Obama Calls for Jobs Over Austerity

Highlights from The Nation's coverage of the State of the Union Address.

Feb 17, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

‘Forward on Climate’ Rally Sends a Message to Obama: No Keystone

‘Forward on Climate’ Rally Sends a Message to Obama: No Keystone ‘Forward on Climate’ Rally Sends a Message to Obama: No Keystone

Organizers hope to give Barack Obama political cover to deny the Keystone XL pipeline. 

Feb 17, 2013 / George Zornick

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