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Chris Christie Uses Prisoners to Fix His Office Furniture

Chris Christie Uses Prisoners to Fix His Office Furniture Chris Christie Uses Prisoners to Fix His Office Furniture

The state of New Jersey has saved millions of dollars by relying on prison labor to refurbish furniture in the governor’s office.

May 22, 2015 / Stephen Janis and Nadia Kanji

Economic Inequality Is the Crisis of Our Time

Economic Inequality Is the Crisis of Our Time Economic Inequality Is the Crisis of Our Time

Can Democrats seize the populist moment in 2016?

May 22, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

An NBA Player Is Missing the Playoffs Because the NYPD Broke His Leg—Why the Sports-Media Silence?

An NBA Player Is Missing the Playoffs Because the NYPD Broke His Leg—Why the Sports-Media Silence? An NBA Player Is Missing the Playoffs Because the NYPD Broke His Leg—Why the Sports-Media Silence?

A key NBA playoff performer has his leg broken amidst a national movement on police violence and the sports media—for once—have little to say.

May 22, 2015 / Dave Zirin

LA’s Minimum Wage Workers Just Won $15 an Hour—How Many Will Actually Be Paid That?

LA’s Minimum Wage Workers Just Won $15 an Hour—How Many Will Actually Be Paid That? LA’s Minimum Wage Workers Just Won $15 an Hour—How Many Will Actually Be Paid That?

Los Angeles wage increase has huge implications for the city’s workers and the nationwide Fight for 15 movement.

May 22, 2015 / Michelle Chen

The White House Policy Pivot on Russia

The White House Policy Pivot on Russia The White House Policy Pivot on Russia

John Kerry’s Sochi visit was a turning point in the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

May 22, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 5/22/15?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 5/22/15? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 5/22/15?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 5/22/15?

May 22, 2015 / StudentNation / StudentNation

May 22, 1967: Langston Hughes Dies

May 22, 1967: Langston Hughes Dies May 22, 1967: Langston Hughes Dies

"We know we are beautiful. And ugly too."

May 22, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac

Two Years After Rana Plaza, Are Bangladesh’s Workers Still at Risk?

Two Years After Rana Plaza, Are Bangladesh’s Workers Still at Risk? Two Years After Rana Plaza, Are Bangladesh’s Workers Still at Risk?

Labor standards are improving in this impoverished country, but workers must have a voice if these changes are to be sustainable.

May 22, 2015 / Amy Yee

No Debate Equals No Democracy: The Folly of Fast Track

No Debate Equals No Democracy: The Folly of Fast Track No Debate Equals No Democracy: The Folly of Fast Track

Senate cloture vote limits debate, restricts amendments and erects another barrier to honest discourse about trade policy.

May 21, 2015 / John Nichols

#SayHerName Shows Black Women Face Police Violence, Too—and Pregnancy and Motherhood Are No Refuge

#SayHerName Shows Black Women Face Police Violence, Too—and Pregnancy and Motherhood Are No Refuge #SayHerName Shows Black Women Face Police Violence, Too—and Pregnancy and Motherhood Are No Refuge

Today's national day of action hopes to draw attention to the lives of black women and girls lost to police violence.

May 21, 2015 / Dani McClain

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