Don’t Escalate in Afghanistan Don’t Escalate in Afghanistan
For the sake of the country, his presidency and peace in South Asia, Obama should take the US-led military escalation in Afghanistan off the table.
Feb 4, 2009 / The Editors
‘Retire Bush’ Contest Winner ‘Retire Bush’ Contest Winner
The prize, an original drawing by Edward Sorel, is awarded to Kristen Wack. Here is what she thinks Bush should do in retirement, along with some other ideas.
Feb 4, 2009 / The Editors
Noted. Noted.
Katha Pollitt on Obama and global gag rule, Megan Buskey on AIDS in Iran, Corbin Hiar on elections in Ghana, Sonia Shah on scientists for human rights
Jan 28, 2009 / The Editors
Go Geoghegan! Go Geoghegan!
Tom Geoghegan, labor lawyer, writer and activist, is running for Congress on a platform that's a model for the post-meltdown era.
Jan 28, 2009 / The Editors
Missing Howard Dean Missing Howard Dean
Why has Howard Dean become a virtual stranger to the Democratic Party he helped revive?
Jan 22, 2009 / The Editors
Noted. Noted.
John Nichols on Pete Seeger, Roberto Lovato on censorship in San Antonio.
Jan 22, 2009 / The Editors
A Matter of Justice A Matter of Justice
Obama declines to "criminalize policy differences"--but what about holding lawbreakers to account?
Jan 22, 2009 / The Editors
Renewing America Renewing America
With realism, grit and hope, Obama begins a new era: his first hundred days will be a decisive test of his resolve and vision.
Jan 22, 2009 / The Editors
Noted. Noted.
Ari Melber on Change.gov and torture, Esther Kaplan on an SEIU blunder, John Nichols on Obama's technology guru.
Jan 15, 2009 / The Editors
Questions for Eric Holder Questions for Eric Holder
Barack Obama's nomination of Eric Holder as the next Attorney General deserves special scrutiny as he appears Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. A panel of Nation expe...
Jan 14, 2009 / The Editors