June 17, 1972: The Watergate Scandal Begins, as Nixon Campaign Associates Are Caught Breaking Into Democratic Headquarters June 17, 1972: The Watergate Scandal Begins, as Nixon Campaign Associates Are Caught Breaking Into Democratic Headquarters
“Whatever the motive for the ‘breaking and entering,’ it was not burglary, third rate or otherwise.”
Jun 17, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Why Do Journalists Take Delusional Presidential Candidates So Seriously? Why Do Journalists Take Delusional Presidential Candidates So Seriously?
George Pataki’s campaign is a figment of his imagination. But that didn’t stop the press from covering it as if it were the real thing.
Jun 17, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman
‘Are You Black?’ ‘Yes.’ An Interview With Rachel Dolezal ‘Are You Black?’ ‘Yes.’ An Interview With Rachel Dolezal
In these excerpts from an interview with Melissa Harris-Perry, Rachel Dolezal, the former president of the Spokane chapter of the NAACP who resigned amid accusations that she lied…
Jun 16, 2015 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Is Gawker’s Unionization a Sign That Creative Workers Are Finally Realizing Their Worth? Is Gawker’s Unionization a Sign That Creative Workers Are Finally Realizing Their Worth?
Can web publishing’s freewheeling structure shake up received wisdom about wielding collective labor power?
Jun 16, 2015 / Michelle Chen
How to Defend the Indefensible How to Defend the Indefensible
The issue isn't police misconduct—the issue is rap music and baggy pants!
Jun 16, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
Hillary Clinton’s Ethical Challenge Hillary Clinton’s Ethical Challenge
Let’s stipulate that the Clintons haven’t ever done anything unethical. They have to make sure the public believes that, too.
Jun 9, 2015 / Stephen Gillers
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 6/5/15? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 6/5/15?
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 6/5/15?
Jun 8, 2015 / StudentNation / StudentNation
California Is Finally Getting Serious About Pesticides Near Schools California Is Finally Getting Serious About Pesticides Near Schools
After a dozen years of foot-dragging, regulators are doing something about the toxins.
Jun 1, 2015 / Liza Gross
The Hillary-Carly ‘Cat Fight’ That Men, the Media, and Fiorina Want The Hillary-Carly ‘Cat Fight’ That Men, the Media, and Fiorina Want
The former Hewlett-Packard CEO is running as the anti-Hillary, but the two are more alike than is comfortable.
May 29, 2015 / Leslie Savan
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 5/29/15? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 5/29/15?
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 5/29/15?
May 29, 2015 / StudentNation