A year ago the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) was a corpse. The Bush Administration resurrected it with the darkest of political sorcery. And now the lumbering beast is growing ever more monstrous--and arousing new controversy. Read Mark Engler's Nation online account of CAFTA's resurrection for more.
And don't miss other new Nation online articles.
In The Notion, Marc Cooper smacks Bill Clinton for advising Dubai on the ports deal.
John Nichols says we can best support our troops by listening to them.
Robert Scheer addresses the Bush Administration's double standard on the Arab world.
Katrina vanden Heuvel laments the costs of the Iraq war.
Arundhati Roy says that Bush is just not welcome in India.
Michelle Risley talks to Russian human rights activist Gregory Shvedov.
Revisiting Jacksonian Democracy
Thursday, March 9, NYC
Join the Center for the Humanities and The Nation as they present a panel discussion featuring Eric Foner, James Oakes, Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. and Sean Wilentz, whose magisterial new book, The Rise of American Democracy: Jefferson to Lincoln, was the catalyst for this event. Co-sponsored by the PhD Program in History.
Thursday, March 9, 6:30 to 8:00pm
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Proshansky Auditorium
365 Fifth Avenue at 34th Street, NYC
Admission is free.
No reservations; seating available on first-come, first served basis.
For more information, click here or call 212-817-2005.
Chat with Anya Kamenetz, March 6 at 5:00pm est
At age 25, Village Voice columnist Anya Kamenetz is already a prominent voice on the subject of debt for students and other young people. Her new book, Generation Debt: Why Now Is a Terrible Time to Be Young, is a prescient look at the ongoing debt burden young people face today. Join our friends at CampusProgress.org on Monday, March 6 at 5:00 pm for a live online chat with Kamenetz as she discusses her work and answers questions about what young people can do about increasingly perilous financial situations.
The Nation Student Writing Contest
We're looking for original, thoughtful, provocative student voices to tell us what issue is of most concern to their generation. Essays should not exceed 800 words and should be original, unpublished work that demonstrates fresh, clear thinking and superior quality of expression and craftsmanship. We'll select five finalists and one winner. The contest is open to students at American high schools and to undergraduates at American colleges and universities. Entries (only one per student) will be accepted through March 31. A winner will be announced by May 31. Please send entries to studentprize@thenation.com.
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Best Regards,
Peter Rothberg,
The Nation
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