A Worker’s Take on the New Overtime Proposal A Worker’s Take on the New Overtime Proposal
Lifting the overtime threshold could give Lora McCrary an extra $15,000 a year to put towards retirement.
Jul 6, 2015 / Wendi C. Thomas
Despite the Settlement Talks, Don’t Expect the NYPD to Stop Spying on Muslims Despite the Settlement Talks, Don’t Expect the NYPD to Stop Spying on Muslims
Mayor de Blasio’s break with Bloomberg on surveillance is far from clean.
Jul 6, 2015 / Matt Sledge
Why I’m Done Defending Women’s Sports Why I’m Done Defending Women’s Sports
While I’m being asked why “no one cares,” the Women’s World Cup is getting ratings that would make the NBA or MLB weep with joy.
Jul 6, 2015 / Dave Zirin
Greek Voters to Eurozone: We Can’t and Won’t Do This Anymore Greek Voters to Eurozone: We Can’t and Won’t Do This Anymore
A “No” vote meant acknowledging the end of the fantasy of a benevolent, neutral Europe and taking a leap of faith into the unknown.
Jul 6, 2015 / Maria Margaronis
Why the Presidential Candidates Should Reject Donations From Fossil-Fuel Companies Why the Presidential Candidates Should Reject Donations From Fossil-Fuel Companies
See which candidates signed The Nation’s call to neither solicit nor accept campaign contributions from any oil, gas, or coal company.
Jul 6, 2015 / The Editors
Tell the 2016 Presidential Candidates: Refuse Donations From Fossil-Fuel Companies Tell the 2016 Presidential Candidates: Refuse Donations From Fossil-Fuel Companies
Join the campaign with The Nation and 350 Action.
Jul 6, 2015 / NationAction
July 6, 1865: The First Issue of ‘The Nation’ Is Published July 6, 1865: The First Issue of ‘The Nation’ Is Published
“The week has been singularly barren of exciting events.”
Jul 6, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
What Would Our Founder, Frederick Law Olmsted, Think of TheNation.com? What Would Our Founder, Frederick Law Olmsted, Think of TheNation.com?
Olmsted’s original mission statement for The Nation ridiculed daily newspapers in language that applies to much Internet journalism today.
Jul 6, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Bernie Sanders Speaks Bernie Sanders Speaks
In his most revealing interview, the socialist presidential candidate sets out his vision for America.
Jul 6, 2015 / Feature / John Nichols
The Nation Marks 150th Birthday With Beautifully Reimagined New Website, Legacy Media Looks Forward The Nation Marks 150th Birthday With Beautifully Reimagined New Website, Legacy Media Looks Forward
America's oldest weekly magazine looks to the next 150 years.
Jul 6, 2015 / Press Room