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Four Signs Herman Cain Isn’t Really Running for President Four Signs Herman Cain Isn’t Really Running for President

Herman Cain leads the polls and the press, but an investigation of his campaign activities suggests he’s not really running for president.

Nov 14, 2011 / Ari Melber

War, Torture, Assassination: Debate Confirms GOP’s the Party of Cheney War, Torture, Assassination: Debate Confirms GOP’s the Party of Cheney

When it comes to foreign policy, the Republicans who would be president are taking their cues from the former vice president on war, secrecy and, above all, torture.

Nov 13, 2011 / John Nichols

Open All Night Open All Night

Alterman on comedy and Crosby, Stills and Nash and Reed on media's political coverage bias. 

Nov 11, 2011 / Eric Alterman

Slide Show: Nine Cities of Occupied America

Slide Show: Nine Cities of Occupied America Slide Show: Nine Cities of Occupied America

Last month, The Nation reported on nine cities in which the Occupy Wall Street movement had really taken hold. As the weeks have worn on, many cities have faced a crackdown from lo…

Nov 11, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Dave Zirin on Penn State: ‘This Is the Greatest Fall From Grace in the History of American Sports’ Dave Zirin on Penn State: ‘This Is the Greatest Fall From Grace in the History of American Sports’

Considered a de facto saint in his corner of Pennsylvania, Joe Paterno turned a blind eye to abuse on his watch.

Nov 11, 2011 / Press Room

Panetta: No War With Iran Panetta: No War With Iran

 Obama administration lowers temperature over Iran nuclear issue, and it loses its top Middle East hawk.

Nov 11, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss

Nation Interns Choose the Week’s Most Important Stories (11/11) Nation Interns Choose the Week’s Most Important Stories (11/11)

Every week, Nation interns try to cut through the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.

Nov 11, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation

Italy in Ashes Italy in Ashes

The Eurocrisis will finally bring an end to the era of Berlusconi—but his sour legacy will endure.

Nov 11, 2011 / Frederika Randall

In Ohio, a Win for Unions—That Just Preserves the Status Quo In Ohio, a Win for Unions—That Just Preserves the Status Quo

Beating back Ohio's anti–collective bargaining bill was a gratifying win, but now progressives must play offense.

Nov 11, 2011 / Kirk Noden

Veterans Occupy Wall Street

Veterans Occupy Wall Street Veterans Occupy Wall Street

With foreclosure and unemployment rates even higher for veterans, their participation in the Occupy movement was inevitable.

Nov 11, 2011 / Paolo Cravero

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