Demonizing Dean Won’t Absolve This Healthcare Sham Demonizing Dean Won’t Absolve This Healthcare Sham
Howard Dean was roundly condemned for casting aspersions on what even many of its more ardent supporters admit is an obviously flawed bill.
Dec 23, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
The Files’ Tale: Redbaited by the FBI The Files’ Tale: Redbaited by the FBI
How The Nation's special issue on the bureau brought down the wrath of J. Edgar Hoover.
Dec 22, 2009 / Feature / Richard Lingeman
Afghan Lobby Scam Afghan Lobby Scam
Has a major military contractor in Afghanistan created an Astroturf organization to promote long-term US engagement?
Dec 22, 2009 / Aram Roston
Healthcare Pressure Points Healthcare Pressure Points
How do the House and Senate bills compare on affordability and enforceability?
Dec 22, 2009 / J. Lester Feder
Focus on Israel Focus on Israel
A spate of new films address the human toll the Israeli-Palestinian conflict takes on both sides.
Dec 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
GOP Gets Desperate to Block Health Reform GOP Gets Desperate to Block Health Reform
The Nation's DC editor Chris Hayes weighs in on the petty tone currently defining the Senate's healthcare battle.
Dec 22, 2009 / Countdown
Swapping Politics for Science on Drug Policy Swapping Politics for Science on Drug Policy
President Obama has lifted the twenty-year ban on federal funding of needle exchanges. But if he wants to promote public health--over politics--on substance abuse, there are plenty...
Dec 21, 2009 / Feature / Beth Schwartzapfel
Investigative Reporting: ‘Luxury Item’? Investigative Reporting: ‘Luxury Item’?
Jane Mayer offers a perspective on the troubling losses in the field of investigative reporting. Investigative reporting, which is a slow, expensive undertaking, has become a "luxu...
Dec 20, 2009 / The Nation Video
The Gaza I Know The Gaza I Know
Later this month thousands of international solidarity activists will take part in the Gaza Freedom March to end Israel's blockade. They deserve your support.
Dec 18, 2009 / Feature / Nancy Murray
The GOP Smear Machine The GOP Smear Machine
Did the White House threaten to close a military base in Nebraska if Sen. Nelson didn't vote for health reform? No, but the accuracy is meaningless when it comes to the GOP smear m...
Dec 18, 2009 / Countdown