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Haiti: There’s Nothing Wrong With American Imperialism That Can’t Be Solved With What Is Right About American Imperialism

Haiti: There’s Nothing Wrong With American Imperialism That Can’t Be Solved With What Is Right About American Imperialism Haiti: There’s Nothing Wrong With American Imperialism That Can’t Be Solved With What Is Right About American Imperialism

Five years after its earthquake, and more than ten years after its coup, the UN needs to be out and Haiti needs to be free.

Jan 15, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Why It’s OK for ‘The New York Times’ to Not Be Charlie

Why It’s OK for ‘The New York Times’ to Not Be Charlie Why It’s OK for ‘The New York Times’ to Not Be Charlie

While the Times frequently needs pushing on its watery language, there are real ethical reasons to exclude Charlie’s Mohammad cartoons.

Jan 15, 2015 / Leslie Savan

After 86 Years the Palestinian National Soccer Team Finally Arrives

After 86 Years the Palestinian National Soccer Team Finally Arrives After 86 Years the Palestinian National Soccer Team Finally Arrives

The success of the Palestinian national soccer team has always been about more than wins and losses.

Jan 15, 2015 / Shireen Ahmed and Dave Zirin

The Iraq War Strategy 3.0: If You Can’t Win, At Least Make Money

The Iraq War Strategy 3.0: If You Can’t Win, At Least Make Money The Iraq War Strategy 3.0: If You Can’t Win, At Least Make Money

Iraqis have a saying: “The rug is never sold”—meaning that there’s always more money to be made from any transaction. American defense contractors would agree.

Jan 15, 2015 / Peter Van Buren

January 15, 1929: Martin Luther King Jr. Is Born

January 15, 1929: Martin Luther King Jr. Is Born January 15, 1929: Martin Luther King Jr. Is Born

From 1961 until 1966, King published in The Nation an annual report on the progress of the civil-rights movement during the previous year. In this installment, "Hammer of Civil Rig...

Jan 15, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac

Construction Jobs Are Getting Safer—but Not for Latinos

Construction Jobs Are Getting Safer—but Not for Latinos Construction Jobs Are Getting Safer—but Not for Latinos

We’ve relegated Latino immigrants to the most dangerous jobs—and left them few effective ways to challenge mistreatment.

Jan 14, 2015 / Michelle Chen

‘America Is Sinking Fast’: John Leonard and Todd Gitlin on Robert Stone

‘America Is Sinking Fast’: John Leonard and Todd Gitlin on Robert Stone ‘America Is Sinking Fast’: John Leonard and Todd Gitlin on Robert Stone

“Stone may leave the country,” the late essayist wrote of the late novelist, &ldquot;but it’s America confounded that he finds wherever he goes.”

Jan 14, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner and Back Issues

Can Podemos Win in Spain?

Can Podemos Win in Spain? Can Podemos Win in Spain?

Just a year after its founding, it’s the country’s leading party.

Jan 14, 2015 / Feature / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

The Movement to Put a Church in Every School Is Growing

The Movement to Put a Church in Every School Is Growing The Movement to Put a Church in Every School Is Growing

How evangelicals are taking advantage of publicly funded spaces.

Jan 14, 2015 / Feature / Katherine Stewart

The Republican Governors Thank You for Your Donation

The Republican Governors Thank You for Your Donation The Republican Governors Thank You for Your Donation

Your retirement account is bankrolling politicians to whom you’d never dream of sending a check.

Jan 14, 2015 / Feature / Jamie Raskin

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