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Healthcare We Can Believe In Healthcare We Can Believe In

Polls show most Americans still want reform. But polls don't mean much politically if everyone stays quiet. Never mind wonkery--we need a movement.

Aug 12, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Racism Runs Wild at Town Halls Racism Runs Wild at Town Halls

Nation blogger Melissa Harris-Lacewell on the racist undercurrent of the anti-healthcare reform crowds, the "birthers" and the recent trend of hanging public officials in effigy.

Aug 12, 2009 / Countdown

Boxing’s Month From Hell Boxing’s Month From Hell

Eight professional boxers died under dubious circumstances during one month this summer. Why hasn't there been a national outcry for industry reform?

Aug 11, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin

Fixer: The Taking of Ajmal Naqshbandi Fixer: The Taking of Ajmal Naqshbandi

Nation contributor Christian Parenti describes the relationship between a fixer and a Western reporter in a haunting documentary about the kidnapping of his fixer in Afghanistan.

Aug 11, 2009 / Books & the Arts / The Nation Video

Your Questions About Health Care Reform Answered Your Questions About Health Care Reform Answered

Ok, so there's been a lot of misinformation about proposals to reform the health insurance industry and provide (near) universal coverage. Understandable! It's complicated stuff. H...

Aug 11, 2009 / Chris Hayes

Statement on Missing US Hikers Statement on Missing US Hikers

Three Americans, including Shane Bauer, a contributor to The Nation, went missing while on a hiking trip in Iraqi Kurdistan and are presumed to be detained by Iranian authorities. ...

Aug 6, 2009 / Shon Meckfessel

A Rancid Deal with Big Pharma A Rancid Deal with Big Pharma

Did Obama sell out? If House Democrats don't insist on the government's prerogative to bargain for lower prices, reform is impossible.

Aug 6, 2009 / William Greider

Is Bipartisanship Bad for Healthcare? Is Bipartisanship Bad for Healthcare?

The Nation's Chris Hayes points out that conservative senators have little reason to vote for a healthcare reform, and Republicans will run against the bill in 2010 no matter what.

Aug 6, 2009 / Countdown

Slide Show: Healthcare Reform Now Slide Show: Healthcare Reform Now

As Congress goes on recess, the battle to reform healthcare continues to heat up. Here is a look at the players and what is at stake.

Aug 5, 2009 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Erik Prince testifies

Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Implicated in Murder Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Implicated in Murder

Sworn statements filed in federal court allege that Blackwater founder Erik Prince launched a “crusade” to eliminate Muslims and Islam.

Aug 4, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill

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