Is The Government Finally Scrutinizing The Death Penalty? Is The Government Finally Scrutinizing The Death Penalty?
The Supreme Court's focus on the administration of death by lethal injection could expose the plethora of problems that come with the death penalty. That's the hope of Russ Feing...
Nov 2, 2007 / The Nation
The U.S. and the World (Editors’ Introduction) The U.S. and the World (Editors’ Introduction)
The 2008 election, more than any election in decades, will turn on questions of foreign policy and national security.
Nov 1, 2007 / Books & the Arts / The Nation
Eh, No Big Deal: Reports Show Still No Plan To Rebuild Iraq Eh, No Big Deal: Reports Show Still No Plan To Rebuild Iraq
With President Bush's original goal of establishing "a beacon of liberty in the Middle East" no longer operative, what, exactly, is the administration's goal for Iraq? An indepen...
Oct 31, 2007 / The Nation
Che Lives…on a T-Shirt Che Lives…on a T-Shirt
What progressives should know about Cuba's most iconic revolutionary.
Oct 31, 2007 / The Nation
Anti-Gentrification Rebels Anti-Gentrification Rebels
Increasing gentrification in America's midsized cities has spurred collective actions--and gained victories--among local communities fighting for their right to stay.
Oct 25, 2007 / The Nation
Youth Guide to Politics Part 2: Lobbying Youth Guide to Politics Part 2: Lobbying
Lobbyists are powerful, influential and unelected folks who get Congress to do their bidding. What do youth need to know about these key players?
Oct 25, 2007 / The Nation
Senators Call For ‘Sweatshop-Free Barbie’ Senators Call For ‘Sweatshop-Free Barbie’
Attention shoppers: With the holiday season fast approaching isn't it time to give your child a doll or toy-train not made in a sweatshop? That's the message labor rights advocat...
Oct 25, 2007 / The Nation
War Costs: Even Worse Than You Think War Costs: Even Worse Than You Think
The federal government will spend $2.4 trillion by 2017 for waging the "War on Terror" in Iraq and Afghanistan. This was the most mind-boggling statistic to come from the Congress...
Oct 24, 2007 / The Nation
Rudy, Romney Pray For Acceptance From Religious Right Rudy, Romney Pray For Acceptance From Religious Right
In a speech before 2,000 "Value Voters" today, Rudy Giuliani decided to cherry-pick from his past instead of entirely ignoring it. Giuliani's decision to draw upon his time as New...
Oct 20, 2007 / The Nation
Noted. Noted.
How Chevron fuels the Myanmar military, Blackwater's legal woes and questions for Michael Mukasey.
Oct 18, 2007 / The Nation