Isn’t There Some Room for Helen Thomas? Isn’t There Some Room for Helen Thomas?
Thomas's remarks were offensive, but considering her journalistic moxie and courage over many decades, isn't there room for someone who made a mistake, apologized for it and wants ...
Jun 7, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Obama Can’t ‘Plug the Damn Hole,’ but He Can Seize the Damn Crisis Obama Can’t ‘Plug the Damn Hole,’ but He Can Seize the Damn Crisis
Obama screwed up by ceding the lead in the oil spill recovery effort to BP—a private corporation that was never going to protect the public interest as its top priority.
Jun 7, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
This Week at TheNation.com This Week at TheNation.com
Our response to the Gaza raid. Plus: Ten Things Times Two, and Breaking Up BP.
Jun 4, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Vote for Tax Sanity A Vote for Tax Sanity
It's time to begin the national discussion--front and center--about reforming a tax code that has favored the wealthy at the expense of a struggling, middle-class.
Jun 2, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
For Progressives, It’s Time to Press For Progressives, It’s Time to Press
The task at hand is to clean out Washington.
Jun 1, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Ms. Solis Goes to Immokalee Ms. Solis Goes to Immokalee
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis is committed to enforcing laws against wage theft. But Florida agricultural workers say new, stronger laws are still needed.
May 27, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Flawed Strategy and a Failed War in Afghanistan A Flawed Strategy and a Failed War in Afghanistan
Obama's strategy in Afghanistan lacks a clear, achievable mission, isn't in our national security interest and costs too much in treasure and lives.
May 26, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What Is BP in the Business Of? What Is BP in the Business Of?
Is BP really trying to serve Americans by providing hard-to-get oil—or is it just out to make money?
May 25, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
This Week at The Nation.com This Week at The Nation.com
Multimedia on Wall Street protests and US government targeted killing policies, supporting independent journalism and thanks to our great interns.
May 22, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Where’s the Will to Get Americans Back to Work? Where’s the Will to Get Americans Back to Work?
Voters want strong action, not weak words.
May 18, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel