Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and Paul Wachter on Squash in Egypt Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and Paul Wachter on Squash in Egypt
Despite Hosni Mubarak's support for their sport, Egyptian squash players now show no sympathy for the fallen dictator.
Aug 4, 2011 / The Nation
Will the Pentagon Suffer in the Debt Deal? Will the Pentagon Suffer in the Debt Deal?
It might, but it’s going to take a lot of work to counter the Iron Triangle and its lobbyists.
Aug 4, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Secret War in 120 Countries The Secret War in 120 Countries
Uncovering the true size and scope of the global war being fought by the Pentagon's secret “shadow warriors.”
Aug 4, 2011 / Nick Turse
Mubarak’s on Trial, but the Revolution Is Over Mubarak’s on Trial, but the Revolution Is Over
The army and the Muslim Brotherhood are in control.
Aug 3, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Slide Show: Hiroshima’s Aftermath: Lost Images of the First Atomic Bombing Slide Show: Hiroshima’s Aftermath: Lost Images of the First Atomic Bombing
This month marks the 66th anniversary of the first use of a nuclear weapon during wartime. But have we in this country ever understood the full consequences of its use? …
Aug 2, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Slide Show: Witness to the Egyptian Revolution Slide Show: Witness to the Egyptian Revolution
The first images of Egyptians flooding Cairo’s Tahrir Square this January captivated people around the world, long before anyone knew the protesters would actually topple the…
Aug 2, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
UN Action on Syria Likely UN Action on Syria Likely
Syria is not Libya, say the French, and the US can’t (and shouldn’t) do anything militarily.
Aug 2, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
Time to Lower America’s War Ceiling? Time to Lower America’s War Ceiling?
Exploring the war crisis that lurks behind the debt-ceiling crisis.
Aug 2, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt
Small Victories, Giant Possibilities and the Mainstream Media Small Victories, Giant Possibilities and the Mainstream Media
Finding hope, small victories and larger opportunities in a world no one should write off as lost.
Aug 1, 2011 / Rebecca Solnit
Is Libya’s Opposition Committing Suicide? Is Libya’s Opposition Committing Suicide?
As violence breaks out among different factions of the Libyan rebels, it’s time to broker a deal to end the war in Libya.
Aug 1, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss