Crossing the Mexican Border—in a Theater Crossing the Mexican Border—in a Theater
The interactive La Ruta dramatizes an experience that many immigrants know too well—and senators could learn from.
Apr 30, 2013 / Aura Bogado
Does Guantanamo Exist? Does Guantanamo Exist?
Are those hunger strikers I hear? Or is it just the wind?
Apr 30, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
Jason Collins: The Substance of Change Jason Collins: The Substance of Change
We can no longer say that no active male athlete has ever come out of closet. Meet the NBA’s Jason Collins.
Apr 30, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin: Why Did Steubenville Renew the Football Coach’s Contract? Dave Zirin: Why Did Steubenville Renew the Football Coach’s Contract?
The high school football coach is on board for two more years—despite the jock-turned-rape culture in his locker room.
Apr 29, 2013 / Press Room
Remembering Mary Thom Remembering Mary Thom
The feminist author and long-time editor of Ms. magazine died tragically in a biking accident.
Apr 29, 2013 / Michele Kort
John Liu: An ‘Out of Control’ Wealth Gap Is Holding New York City Back John Liu: An ‘Out of Control’ Wealth Gap Is Holding New York City Back
The difference between rich and poor is stunting economic growth, the mayoral candidate says.
Apr 29, 2013 / The Nation
How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics How Voter Backlash Against Voter Suppression Is Changing Our Politics
A new study highlights the vital role high African-American turnout played in 2012. Activists say voters were “outraged and energized” over threats to voting rights. Bo...
Apr 29, 2013 / John Nichols
House GOP Plans Even Deeper Food Stamp Cuts House GOP Plans Even Deeper Food Stamp Cuts
Last year's farm bill stalled because the GOP proposed deep food stamp cuts—and now they want even more.
Apr 29, 2013 / George Zornick
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Remembering Bob Edgar [VIDEO] Remembering Bob Edgar [VIDEO]
Common Cause CEO Bob Edgar died last week. As New Yorkers, among others, push forward on bills to change campaign financing, it's worth remembering his words.
Apr 29, 2013 / Laura Flanders
RISD Students Stage First Fossil Fuel Divestment Sit-In RISD Students Stage First Fossil Fuel Divestment Sit-In
Student activists are demanding that President Maeda endorse divestment from the coal, gas, and oil industries and commit to presenting the case for divestment to the Board of Trus...
Apr 29, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation