Immigrants for Sale Immigrants for Sale
Private prisons are profiting off the passage of anti-immigrant legislation.
May 13, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
The Executioner’s Dilemma The Executioner’s Dilemma
Because of a lethal injection drug shortage, some death penalty states have started tinkering with the drug cocktail used in the procedure. But in their rush to kill inmates, are o...
May 12, 2011 / Liliana Segura
This Week at TheNation.com: A Special Investigation. Plus: Three Videos This Week at TheNation.com: A Special Investigation. Plus: Three Videos
An investigation into detainee abuse. Plus: A new segment on MSNBC.
May 12, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Where are Newt Gingrich’s Presidential Credentials? Where are Newt Gingrich’s Presidential Credentials?
Every president elected in the 20th Century has won statewide office, held a cabinet position, or served in the military. Newt Gingrich has not.
May 12, 2011 / Press Room
Will Obama’s High Approval Ratings Change the GOP Debate on the Debt? Will Obama’s High Approval Ratings Change the GOP Debate on the Debt?
In this "Soundoff" segment on MSNBC, Melissa Harris-Perry says the Republicans may want to cozy up to Obama to regain some of their lost popularity.
May 12, 2011 / Press Room
Will Obama’s High Approval Ratings Change the GOP Debate on the Debt? Will Obama’s High Approval Ratings Change the GOP Debate on the Debt?
In this "Soundoff" segment on MSNBC, Melissa Harris-Perry says the Republicans may want to cozy up to Obama to regain some of their lost popularity.
May 12, 2011 / MSNBC
Where are Newt Gingrich’s Presidential Credentials? Where are Newt Gingrich’s Presidential Credentials?
Every president elected in the 20th Century has won statewide office, held a cabinet position, or served in the military. Newt Gingrich has not.
May 12, 2011 / MSNBC
Washington Court Culture and Its Endless Wars Washington Court Culture and Its Endless Wars
Our wars and their impact are kept in remarkable isolation from what passes for public affairs in this country, leaving most Americans with little knowledge and even less say about...
May 12, 2011 / William J. Astore
Brick By BRIC: How Global Sport Has Declared War on Brazil’s Poor Brick By BRIC: How Global Sport Has Declared War on Brazil’s Poor
The Olympics and the World Cup are coming to Brazil. For the poor living in the favelas, the message should be clear: be afraid, be very afraid
May 12, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Taking Back the States Taking Back the States
In Republican "trifecta" states, the backlash against the GOP's radical social agenda has begun.
May 12, 2011 / The Editors