Remembering Vaclav Havel Remembering Vaclav Havel
In this short clip, Lou Reed and Havel talk about music’s relationship to the politics of social change.
Dec 18, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Occupy Highlights Authoritarian Behavior by Police Occupy Highlights Authoritarian Behavior by Police
Police forces have grown increasingly authoritarian and now work at the behest of massive corporations, so why do Americans still balk at the idea they're country is turning into a...
Dec 18, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
Keystone XL Is Back on the Table—for Now Keystone XL Is Back on the Table—for Now
Republicans have forced President Obama to make a decision on the pipeline project within 60 days--but they may be forcing his hand too far.
Dec 17, 2011 / George Zornick
Keystone XL Is Back on the Table—for Now Keystone XL Is Back on the Table—for Now
Republicans have forced Obama to make a decision on the pipeline project within sixty days—but they may be forcing his hand too far.
Dec 17, 2011 / George Zornick
Michele Bachmann and Ron Paul Pop GOP Bubbles in Sioux City Debate Michele Bachmann and Ron Paul Pop GOP Bubbles in Sioux City Debate
Gingrich condescends toward Bachmann; she hits him where it hurts.
Dec 16, 2011 / Leslie Savan
War Is Over (If You Want It) War Is Over (If You Want It)
Alterman on Israel and Steve Tyrell, Reed on the Iraq War.
Dec 16, 2011 / Eric Alterman
On Being Spit Upon—Literally—by Christopher Hitchens On Being Spit Upon—Literally—by Christopher Hitchens
A story about the polemical pugilist Christipher Hitchens, who died this week at the age of 62.
Dec 16, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Remembering Christopher Hitchens Remembering Christopher Hitchens
Check out these very incomplete video highlights demonstrating the majesty of Christopher Hitchens’s persuasive abilities.
Dec 16, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Christopher Hitchens, RIP Christopher Hitchens, RIP
Long-time Nation contributor, columnist and friend Christopher Hitchens passed away last night at 62.
Dec 16, 2011 / D.D. Guttenplan
Five Best Political Books of 2011 Five Best Political Books of 2011
From the security-industrial complex to the war to end all wars.
Dec 15, 2011 / Jon Wiener