‘I Smell Metternich Everywhere’: Frank Wisner and Egypt ‘I Smell Metternich Everywhere’: Frank Wisner and Egypt
An old school mate remembers Frank Wisner, our man—or not—in Egypt.
Feb 9, 2011 / Greg Grandin
Hurting Poor Students in Michigan Hurting Poor Students in Michigan
Starting in April, most college students will no longer be able to use food stamps in Michigan.
Feb 8, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation
Does Russia Pose a Security Threat to America? Does Russia Pose a Security Threat to America?
The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel and NYU's Stephen Cohen join MSNBC's Morning Joe to explore whether Russia and US foreign interests are at odds.
Feb 8, 2011 / Press Room
Obama Takes Wrong Turn on Civil Liberties, Adopting Worse Patriot Act Stance Than GOP Obama Takes Wrong Turn on Civil Liberties, Adopting Worse Patriot Act Stance Than GOP
President wants a longer extension of Patriot Act provisions than House Republicans. He’s wrong. The ACLU is urging Congress to reject any extension until the threats to priv...
Feb 8, 2011 / John Nichols
Corruption and Inequality Begin at Home Corruption and Inequality Begin at Home
The US media seem to have found a new language for the economy. There's been talk of “solidarity” and even “class war,” and a focus on corruption and inequa...
Feb 8, 2011 / Laura Flanders
Does Russia Pose a Security Threat to America? Does Russia Pose a Security Threat to America?
The Nation's Katrina vanden Heuvel and NYU's Stephen Cohen join MSNBC's Morning Joe to explore whether Russia and US foreign interests are at odds.
Feb 8, 2011 / Morning Joe
Sports and the African American Experience Sports and the African American Experience
Leading an all-star panel of thinkers and athletes, The Nation's Dave Zirin asks, why is the history of sports and the African American experience so deeply intertwined?
Feb 8, 2011 / Press Room
Demand Al Jazeera English Demand Al Jazeera English
Beyond a handful of places across the US, cable viewers can't watch the best television coverage of the Egyptian revolution.
Feb 8, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Can Olbermann and Gore Democratize the Media? Can Olbermann and Gore Democratize the Media?
Can Al Gore's cable channel find an identity now that Keith Olbermann has arrived?
Feb 8, 2011 / Ari Berman
Gore’s Current TV Bets Olberamnn Fan Base Will Make It a Competitor for Progressive Viewers Gore’s Current TV Bets Olberamnn Fan Base Will Make It a Competitor for Progressive Viewers
Popular former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann will host a nightly show on Al Gore’s Current TV network. Can they position the fledgling cable network to be attract liberal v...
Feb 8, 2011 / John Nichols