The Torture Memos and Historical Amnesia The Torture Memos and Historical Amnesia
Historical amnesia is a dangerous phenomenon, not only because it undermines moral and intellectual integrity but also because it lays the groundwork for crimes that still lie ahea...
May 19, 2009 / Feature / Noam Chomsky
The Fabrications of Jay S. Bybee The Fabrications of Jay S. Bybee
The author of the infamous memo has been invited to testify before a Senate committee. This is the beginning of the unraveling.
May 14, 2009 / Feature / Martin Garbus
GOP Torture Blame Game: Target Pelosi GOP Torture Blame Game: Target Pelosi
The Nation's John Nichols encourages Nancy Pelosi to call the bluff of her right wing critics by testifying under oath on torture.
May 12, 2009 / The Ed Show
Slide Show: Obama’s Supreme Choice Slide Show: Obama’s Supreme Choice
Who should the president choose to replace Justice Souter? Here are some images of the candidates on our wish list.
May 7, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Time for the Reckoning? Time for the Reckoning?
Momentum is growing for some form of official accountability on the Bush administration's practice of torture, surveillance and detentions without trial.
May 6, 2009 / David Cole
Following Souter Following Souter
David Cole, Lani Guinier, Dahlia Lithwick, Linda Hirshman and others think outside the box for the next Supreme Court nominee.
May 6, 2009 / The Nation
Boxing Days Boxing Days
Elena Kagan has the intellect, toughness and fair-mindedness to make a great Supreme Court justice.
May 6, 2009 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
David Broder: Eyes Wide Shut David Broder: Eyes Wide Shut
When it comes to prosecuting Bush-era crimes, the media's inside establishment would prefer to just keep on walking.
May 6, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
Why the New Torture Defense Is a Good Offense Why the New Torture Defense Is a Good Offense
The torture immunity lobby has a new argument--public support inoculates war criminals. With that mindset, we are likely to get these policies wrong again in the future.
May 5, 2009 / Ari Melber
Justice Souter’s Jurisprudence Justice Souter’s Jurisprudence
He has quietly and diligently mined the law to return history and humanity to the court. Obama would do well to name someone like him.
May 1, 2009 / Aziz Huq