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Journalism in 10: Dan Rather on the Future of Media Journalism in 10: Dan Rather on the Future of Media

Legendary ex-CBS anchor Dan Rather weighs in on the positives and negatives of transitioning predominantly to online media.

Dec 28, 2009 / The Nation Video

Victory for Alex Sanchez Appeal, But… Victory for Alex Sanchez Appeal, But…

The court decision gives the Alex Sanchez case a "new credibility as a blatant injustice."

Dec 28, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden

Lester ‘Red’ Rodney: 1911-2009 Lester ‘Red’ Rodney: 1911-2009

The "Press Box Red" was a top sports writer who led the first sustained campaign to integrate Major League Baseball.

Dec 27, 2009 / Dave Zirin

Healthcare Passes, But the Fight Goes On Healthcare Passes, But the Fight Goes On

Before the healthcare reform bill reaches President Obama's desk, here are the issues that are still worth fighting on to ensure reform helps as many Americans as possible.

Dec 24, 2009 / J. Lester Feder

More Ways to Give! More Ways to Give!

One very irate reader complains in the bletters section that Palestine is missing from my donations column. MADRE, which partners with sister organizations around the world, supp...

Dec 23, 2009 / Katha Pollitt

Demonizing Dean Won’t Absolve This Healthcare Sham Demonizing Dean Won’t Absolve This Healthcare Sham

Howard Dean was roundly condemned for casting aspersions on what even many of its more ardent supporters admit is an obviously flawed bill.

Dec 23, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Files’ Tale: Redbaited by the FBI The Files’ Tale: Redbaited by the FBI

How The Nation's special issue on the bureau brought down the wrath of J. Edgar Hoover.

Dec 22, 2009 / Feature / Richard Lingeman

Afghan Lobby Scam Afghan Lobby Scam

Has a major military contractor in Afghanistan created an Astroturf organization to promote long-term US engagement?

Dec 22, 2009 / Aram Roston

Healthcare Pressure Points Healthcare Pressure Points

How do the House and Senate bills compare on affordability and enforceability?

Dec 22, 2009 / J. Lester Feder

Focus on Israel Focus on Israel

A spate of new films address the human toll the Israeli-Palestinian conflict takes on both sides.

Dec 22, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

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