What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality? What Does It Mean When a Top Republican Runs as an Ally of Marriage Equality?
An ad that embraces same-sex marriage signals the change in our politics.
Sep 9, 2014 / John Nichols
Excited About the New iPhone 6? You Should Read This Report Excited About the New iPhone 6? You Should Read This Report
A recent investigation of an Apple supplier factory by China Labor Watch and Green America found numerous serious health, safety and human rights violations.
Sep 9, 2014 / NationAction
Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way Charges Were Just Dropped Against These Climate Activists in the Most Stunning Way
In a remarkable turn of events, a Massachusetts DA drops charges against climate activists—and then defends them.
Sep 8, 2014 / Wen Stephenson
Hate To Say We Told You So: NATO Expansion Edition Hate To Say We Told You So: NATO Expansion Edition
The whole spat between Russia and the West could easily have been avoided.
Sep 8, 2014 / Richard Kreitner and Back Issues
This Is a ‘Pivotal Moment’ for the Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics This Is a ‘Pivotal Moment’ for the Movement to Remove Big Money From Politics
A grassroots citizen-driven campaign has forced the Senate to debate a constitutional response to Citizens United.
Sep 8, 2014 / John Nichols
$15 and a Union: Fast-Food Workers Take Their Demands Nationwide $15 and a Union: Fast-Food Workers Take Their Demands Nationwide
Nearly two years since their mobilization began with about 200 workers in New York, fast-food workers are following through on their two key demands: a $15 hourly wage and a union....
Sep 5, 2014 / Michelle Chen
Ohio Early Voting Cuts Violate the Voting Rights Act Ohio Early Voting Cuts Violate the Voting Rights Act
A big victory for voting rights in a key battleground state
Sep 4, 2014 / Ari Berman
Six Ways to Fight for Racial Justice Six Ways to Fight for Racial Justice
From making a donation to watching a video to sharing your own story, here are six ways you can support young people at the forefront of the fight for racial justice.
Sep 4, 2014 / NationAction
Mychal Denzel Smith: You Have to Upend the Entire System of Racism Mychal Denzel Smith: You Have to Upend the Entire System of Racism
Mychal Denzel Smith appears on Melissa Harry-Perry to explain why we need a national movement to dismantle white supremacy.
Sep 2, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry
UPDATED: Michael Sam: Out of the Closet, Out of the NFL? UPDATED: Michael Sam: Out of the Closet, Out of the NFL?
Michael Sam, the first openly gay player with a chance of making an NFL team, now finds himself on the outside looking in.
Sep 2, 2014 / Dave Zirin