Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Write About Politics?

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Write About Politics?

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Why Write About Politics?

In an age of political discourse confined to partisan squabbling, social justice movements and ideas demand attention.

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What’s missing in mainstream political discourse? Where do media distortions butt heads with social justice? For one, “I think one of the most important things about a civilized country is respect for women,” says Nation editor and publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel. “I think we’re seeing in too many of our institutions a lack of respect.” Appearing on ABC’s This Week, vanden Heuvel discusses sexual assault in the military, Anthony Weiner, social media and more.

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What sort of “women’s rights” is the Susan B. Anthony List peddling? Read Jessica Valenti’s take.

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