Why the New US-Russian Cold War May Be More Dangerous Than the Last Why the New US-Russian Cold War May Be More Dangerous Than the Last
As the Minsk accord seems to collapse, new military dangers loom.
Jul 2, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
The New Overtime Rules Are a Big Deal. Here’s Why. The New Overtime Rules Are a Big Deal. Here’s Why.
The overworked and underpaid American workforce has something to celebrate.
Jul 2, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Black Women Vilified as a ‘Lesbian Wolf Pack’ Speak for Themselves in a New Film Black Women Vilified as a ‘Lesbian Wolf Pack’ Speak for Themselves in a New Film
Out in the Night tells the story of the New Jersey Four, women who faced felony charges after defending themselves against an attacker.
Jul 2, 2015 / Dani McClain
Introducing the New TheNation.com Introducing the New TheNation.com
One hundred fifty years ago, The Nation published its first issue. Today, we launch a new site for the next generation of readers.
Jul 2, 2015 / Richard Kim
The Roberts Court Tunes In to Democracy, for Once The Roberts Court Tunes In to Democracy, for Once
In the marriage-equality and Obamacare rulings, the justices respected the will of the people—and our Constitution.
Jul 2, 2015 / David Cole
If Abortion Were About Equality, Would Americans Like It Better? If Abortion Were About Equality, Would Americans Like It Better?
It is—and that’s the problem.
Jul 2, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt
What a Trial in Pakistan Reveals About Women Who Choose Fundamentalist Islam What a Trial in Pakistan Reveals About Women Who Choose Fundamentalist Islam
Uzma Qayyum's controversial case set her against the men who would rescue her.
Jul 2, 2015 / Feature / Rafia Zakaria
Judicial Temperament Judicial Temperament
When he dissents, he’s so enraged He can’t leave out the nasty bits. We hope for more decisions that Bring on Scalia’s little snits.
Jul 2, 2015 / Calvin Trillin
The Passivity Project The Passivity Project
In Rachel Cusk’s fiction, the self is suppressed to the point of destruction.
Jul 2, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Alexandra Schwartz
Puzzle No. 3368 Puzzle No. 3368
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 Masseuse to avoid a bath toy (6,4) 6 Prepare soup for work (4) 10 Philosopher retreats in total panic (5) 11 and 1…
Jul 2, 2015 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto