The Return of the Culture Wars The Return of the Culture Wars
As before, hypocrites are lining their coffers by pandering to ignorance and xenophobia.
Jan 27, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Doug Harvey
Winning the Future? Winning the Future?
Was Obama’s appeal to US competitiveness just about beating the Chinese and Indians—or doing right by Americans?
Jan 27, 2011 / The Editors
GOP Fires at the Pentagon GOP Fires at the Pentagon
Among Republicans, a civil war has broken out over defense spending.
Jan 27, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Noted. Noted.
John Nichols on Keith Olbermann, JoAnn Wypejewski on photographer Milton Rogovin
Jan 27, 2011 / Various Contributors
Haiti: Not for Amateurs Haiti: Not for Amateurs
Haitians believe their vote doesn't matter—and they’re right.
Jan 27, 2011 / Amy Wilentz
‘Nation’ Notes ‘Nation’ Notes
We have a new cover design, by Milton Glaser and his team, and a new poetry editor, Jordan Davis.
Jan 27, 2011 / The Editors
Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s Horror Show Dr. Kermit Gosnell’s Horror Show
This is what illegal abortion looks like.
Jan 27, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Politics and the Pleasure Principle Politics and the Pleasure Principle
Faced with bitter circumstances, we gain a lot in remembering to have fun.
Jan 27, 2011 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Why Military Spending Remains Untouchable Why Military Spending Remains Untouchable
Military spending is still a cow most sacred.
Jan 27, 2011 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Targeted Ugandan Gay Activist Murdered Targeted Ugandan Gay Activist Murdered
Ugandan activist David Kato was a leading voice against the country's notorious "Anti-Homosexuality Bill"—which was written with the help of three American evangeli...
Jan 27, 2011 / Nancy Goldstein