Why DC Doesn’t Think Stephen Colbert Is Funny Why DC Doesn’t Think Stephen Colbert Is Funny
As Colbert showed at the House immigration hearing, when he’s in character, he’s really about Washington’s character.
Sep 25, 2010 / Leslie Savan
After Disappointment in Senate, DREAM Activists Regroup After Disappointment in Senate, DREAM Activists Regroup
Even though the DREAM Act didn't make it through the senate ths week, DREAM activists came out of the experience with some gains, and they're regrouping to push immigrati...
Sep 24, 2010 / StudentNation / Braden Goyette
The Breakdown: Does the DREAM Act Have a Future? The Breakdown: Does the DREAM Act Have a Future?
In the face of massive GOP opposition, what are some possible ways forward for politicians, voters and activists working for humane immigration reform?
Sep 24, 2010 / Chris Hayes
Judge Postpones Ruling on Use of Informants in Sanchez Case Judge Postpones Ruling on Use of Informants in Sanchez Case
A federal judge last week abruptly postponed ruling on whether it was proper for prosecutors seeking wiretap permission to conceal their use of top members of the Mara Salvatruch...
Sep 23, 2010 / Tom Hayden
Football vs. Asian Studies Football vs. Asian Studies
While the University of Texas at Austin's football team receives generous funding, the Vietnamese language program is being cut—even though it's the third-most-spoken languag...
Sep 20, 2010 / Dan Treadway
WikiLeaks and Hacktivist Culture WikiLeaks and Hacktivist Culture
WikiLeaks is not the one-off creation of a solitary genius, and with or without Julian Assange, it is not going away.
Sep 15, 2010 / Feature / Peter Ludlow
Troy Davis Innocence Claim Denied Troy Davis Innocence Claim Denied
Witnesses whose false testimony sent Troy Davis to death row are now trying to do the right thing. Will Georgia?
Sep 8, 2010 / Jen Marlowe
Feds Have Been Hiding Evidence From Wiretap Courts in Their War on Gangs Feds Have Been Hiding Evidence From Wiretap Courts in Their War on Gangs
Court records filed in the Alex Sanchez case and reviewed by The Nation show federal prosecutors have concealed their use of notorious gang leaders as informants while applying for...
Aug 27, 2010 / Tom Hayden
For Digital Democracy For Digital Democracy
It’s hard to get charged up for a fight on behalf of net “neutrality.” But decisions made now about how we communicate online could warp every political debate in...
Aug 26, 2010 / The Editors
Crossing the Line Crossing the Line
Women on the US-Mexico border seek alternatives to embattled abortion clinics.
Aug 26, 2010 / Feature / Laura Tillman