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Judging Sonia Sotomayor Judging Sonia Sotomayor

As the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor kick off, The Nation interviews Slate's Dahlia Lithwick for a preview.

Jul 13, 2009 / The Nation Video

New Evidence Surfaces in Post-Katrina Crimes New Evidence Surfaces in Post-Katrina Crimes

Television news reports are casting new light on the violence that flourished in New Orleans in the anarchic days after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Jul 11, 2009 / Feature / A.C. Thompson

Max Baucus’s Party? Max Baucus’s Party?

The Republicans may now be "the party of no," but it remains to be seen who exactly the Democrats are.

Jul 10, 2009 / Greg Kaufmann

Karl Rove Finally Goes Under Oath Karl Rove Finally Goes Under Oath

The Nation's Chris Hayes talks about the Panetta revelations about the CIA and Karl Rove's recent testimony over the US attorney firings scandal.

Jul 10, 2009 / Countdown

What Will Healthcare Reform Really Cost? What Will Healthcare Reform Really Cost?

Healthcare as we know it is a serious burden on the national economy. Is Congress willing to make the necessary changes to overhaul the system?

Jul 8, 2009 / GRITtv

Rethink Afghanistan: Women of Afghanistan Rethink Afghanistan: Women of Afghanistan

American military escalation will not liberate the women of Afghanistan. Instead, the hardships of war take a disproportionate toll on women and their families.

Jul 8, 2009 / Brave New Films

Has Bratton’s LAPD Really Reformed? Has Bratton’s LAPD Really Reformed?

The Alex Sanchez case raises troubling new questions about the war on gangs.

Jul 7, 2009 / Tom Hayden

Sexism on Centre Court Sexism on Centre Court

Sex doesn't actually sell women's sports, so why is Wimbledon still prioritizing pretty players?

Jul 6, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin

Jon Stewart Blasts Beck for Bin Laden Bull Jon Stewart Blasts Beck for Bin Laden Bull

Jon Stewart is appalled by Beck and his guest Michael Scheuer's suggestion that Bin Laden should attack the US again to change Obama's policies.

Jul 2, 2009 / The Daily Show

Alex Sanchez Denied Bail Alex Sanchez Denied Bail

A federal magistrate denied Alex Sanchez bail in his gang conspiracy trial, but the prosecution entered a surprisingly "weak" case, according to defense counsel.

Jul 2, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden

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