A Perilous ‘Searching for Monsters to Destroy’ in Syria A Perilous ‘Searching for Monsters to Destroy’ in Syria
Congress should always check and balance plans to support rebels in foreign conflicts. But thatrsquo;s especially true when 70 percent of Americans think it’s a bad idea.
Jun 18, 2013 / John Nichols
What Congress and the Media Are Missing in the Food Stamp Debate What Congress and the Media Are Missing in the Food Stamp Debate
The current debate about food stamps is fantastic—unless you are someone who likes facts and evidence.
Jun 18, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Congress Checks and Balances on Afghanistan—Will It Do So With Syria? Congress Checks and Balances on Afghanistan—Will It Do So With Syria?
The House backs faster withdrawal from Afghanistan and says new initiatives must be approved by Congress. But will Congress be as assertive regarding new military adventures?
Jun 17, 2013 / John Nichols
This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The United States of Surveillance, Through the Years This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The United States of Surveillance, Through the Years
The Nation has kept an eye on the intelligence community every step of the way.
Jun 15, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
House Votes to Speed Up End to Afghanistan War House Votes to Speed Up End to Afghanistan War
The amendment to the Defense Authorization Act urges robust negotiations toward a diplomatic settlement.
Jun 14, 2013 / Tom Hayden
This Week in Poverty: Congress Turns Its Back on Rural America This Week in Poverty: Congress Turns Its Back on Rural America
The closing of a Head Start center in Neodesha, Kansas shows what sequester cuts mean to rural America.
Jun 14, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Peter King Goes All 1798 on the Bill of Rights Peter King Goes All 1798 on the Bill of Rights
With his proposal to jail Glenn Greenwald, the New York Republican recalls an ugly tradition of attacking freedom of the press.
Jun 14, 2013 / John Nichols
Limit Graduates’ Debt, Not Their Options Limit Graduates’ Debt, Not Their Options
For many students, college is synonymous with debt and financial stress—and it shouldn’t have to be.
Jun 13, 2013 / StudentNation / Alina Butareva and StudentNation
The Student Debt Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem The Student Debt Crisis Is Everyone’s Problem
The issue of student debt is not just a young person’s problem—it’s everyone’s problem.
Jun 13, 2013 / StudentNation / Robert Applebaum and StudentNation
The Most Important Hearing in Washington This Week The Most Important Hearing in Washington This Week
A little-known chokepoint for federal regulations is getting a new chief—and he has questions to answer.
Jun 12, 2013 / George Zornick