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Inequality Makes Democracy Impossible

Inequality Makes Democracy Impossible Inequality Makes Democracy Impossible

WRITING CONTEST WINNER: Effectively addressing this country's vast inequality is the only way to repair this country's broken politics.

Sep 19, 2013 / StudentNation / Bryn Grunwald and StudentNation

Rape Settlement at Occidental College: Victims Barred from Campus Activism

Rape Settlement at Occidental College: Victims Barred from Campus Activism Rape Settlement at Occidental College: Victims Barred from Campus Activism

Under the deal negotiated by Gloria Allred, students get paid for remaining silent. 

Sep 19, 2013 / Jon Wiener

Generation Opportunity, New Koch-Funded Front, Says Youth Are Better Off Uninsured

Generation Opportunity, New Koch-Funded Front, Says Youth Are Better Off Uninsured Generation Opportunity, New Koch-Funded Front, Says Youth Are Better Off Uninsured

A new Koch-funded political group has a message for young people: you’re better off uninsured. 

Sep 19, 2013 / Lee Fang

SEC Makes Important Move Towards Reining In CEO Pay

SEC Makes Important Move Towards Reining In CEO Pay SEC Makes Important Move Towards Reining In CEO Pay

CEOs capture an average of 10 percent of their company’s profits. Will a new SEC action change that?

Sep 19, 2013 / George Zornick

Is Peter Beinart Right About a ‘New New Left’?

Is Peter Beinart Right About a ‘New New Left’? Is Peter Beinart Right About a ‘New New Left’?

A major pundit argues that poll numbers showing young people’s disatisfaction with American capitalism portends a lurch in American politics to the left. Here’s what th...

Sep 19, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Beating Swords Into Solar Panels

Beating Swords Into Solar Panels Beating Swords Into Solar Panels

Re-purposing America's war machine.

Sep 19, 2013 / Mattea Kramer and Miriam Pemberton

Demand the United States Military Prioritize Civilian Lives

Demand the United States Military Prioritize Civilian Lives Demand the United States Military Prioritize Civilian Lives

Someday we may live in a world where war and militarization were rare, but, until then, we must demand the protection of innocent life when conflicts happen.

Sep 19, 2013 / NationAction

Greece: Assassination and Responsibility

Greece: Assassination and Responsibility Greece: Assassination and Responsibility

With the murder of rapper Killah P, Golden Dawn has reared its head to snap at those who nurtured it.

Sep 19, 2013 / Maria Margaronis

America’s Afghan Victims

America’s Afghan Victims America’s Afghan Victims

An in-depth look at the civilian toll of America’s longest war.

Sep 19, 2013 / The Nation

Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan, 2001-2012: A Guide Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan, 2001-2012: A Guide

A key to The Nation's interactive database.

Sep 19, 2013 / The Nation

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