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June 29, 2009 Issue

The Editors on a bailout for students, Alexander Cockburn on rogue nations, Michael Pertschuk on the new FTC…

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Editorial

Ten Things You Can Do to Stimulate a New Economy

Find a "good bank," make responsible investments, save locally and more...

The Nation

Europe Lurches Right

In the European parliamentary elections, the center-right has won at the expense of social democrats.

Maria Margaronis

Noted.

An oil giant settles in human rights lawsuit; Virginia's Mr. Anonymous wins primary; American reporters convicted in North Korea; Doris Shaffer remembered.

The Editors

Obama’s Mideast Reset

In the wake of a charismatic speech, it's clear that a substantial majority of the world's 1.5 billion Muslims are rooting for him.

Juan Cole

A Bailout for Students

In a slipping economy, the debt burden for students is crippling. Obama's modest but elegant plan is a step in the right direction.

The Editors

Column

Obama’s Money Men Finally Get It

Unveiling new proposals to regulate Wall Street, Geithner and Summers now condemn the shenanigans they once abetted and celebrated.

Robert Scheer

Iran’s Dissent Is Not a Game

Protests in Iran have little in common with soccer riots, contrary to what Ahmadinejad would have us believe. They are far more serious--and more diverse.

Dave Zirin

Vick and Clarett’s ‘Right of Return’

Michael Vick and Maurice Clarett deserve a second chance to play in the NFL--not because they are innocent, but because the system itself is so profoundly guilty.

Dave Zirin