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We’re Already Losing the Lessons of the Paris Unity March

We’re Already Losing the Lessons of the Paris Unity March We’re Already Losing the Lessons of the Paris Unity March

Katrina vanden Heuvel visits The Ed Show to discuss cybersecurity following the attacks in Paris.

Jan 13, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Hilary Weaver

Don’t Let Congress Kill Negotiations with Iran

Don’t Let Congress Kill Negotiations with Iran Don’t Let Congress Kill Negotiations with Iran

Once again, Congress is threatening to pass a bill that could torpedo historic negotiations with Iran. 

Jan 13, 2015 / NationAction

Letter to a Young Army Ranger

Letter to a Young Army Ranger Letter to a Young Army Ranger

Here’s why the “War on Terror” is not your battle.

Jan 13, 2015 / Rory Fanning

January 13, 1941: James Joyce Dies

January 13, 1941: James Joyce Dies January 13, 1941: James Joyce Dies

A 1917 Nation reviewer takes issue with Joyce’s “brilliant and nasty variety of pseudo-realism.”

Jan 13, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac

The Charlie Hebdo ‘Hot Takes’

The Charlie Hebdo ‘Hot Takes’ The Charlie Hebdo ‘Hot Takes’

What is it about horrific events that brings out horrific media coverage?

Jan 13, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

‘Vessel’ Inspires the Future Fight for Abortion Rights

‘Vessel’ Inspires the Future Fight for Abortion Rights ‘Vessel’ Inspires the Future Fight for Abortion Rights

The new documentary following Dutch doctor Rebecca Gomperts provides important context to necessary change for global reproductive rights.

Jan 12, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Katha Pollitt

When Free Doesn’t Mean Fair for Community College When Free Doesn’t Mean Fair for Community College

Obama's initiative is a step forward, but community colleges and the students they teach need much more: an end to the disinvestment of our public education system.

Jan 12, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Caveat Lector: Your 2015 Guide to 2016 Presidential Primary Coverage

Caveat Lector: Your 2015 Guide to 2016 Presidential Primary Coverage Caveat Lector: Your 2015 Guide to 2016 Presidential Primary Coverage

Eric Alterman on Jazz at Lincoln Center and Reed Richardson's tips for navigating the upcoming 2016 election.

Jan 12, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Margaret Cho Can Be Hysterically Funny About Koreans—but She Wasn’t Last Night

Margaret Cho Can Be Hysterically Funny About Koreans—but She Wasn’t Last Night Margaret Cho Can Be Hysterically Funny About Koreans—but She Wasn’t Last Night

Yes, her schtick as a North Korean general was a gross bit of yellowface minstrelsy, but let’s remember her longer career.

Jan 12, 2015 / Richard Kim

As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big

As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big

Taxing financial transactions can provide real resources to address income inequality.

Jan 12, 2015 / John Nichols

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