Moderate Republican Mugged By Reality Moderate Republican Mugged By Reality
A smart young college student tried to find a place for himself in the modern Republican Party—and ended up running screaming in the other direction.
Feb 21, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
The Very American Cynicism of House of Cards The Very American Cynicism of House of Cards
We need to ask ourselves what these tales in political corruption are teaching us to believe.
Feb 21, 2013 / Michelle Dean
Feminism Has Come a Long Way—or Has It? Feminism Has Come a Long Way—or Has It?
The last century—and the next—of women’s struggle for justice.
Feb 21, 2013 / Ruth Rosen
We’re All Women Workers Now: How the Floor of the Economy Has Dropped for Everyone We’re All Women Workers Now: How the Floor of the Economy Has Dropped for Everyone
Sexist practices once reserved for female employees have now spread throughout the whole economy.
Feb 21, 2013 / Bryce Covert
Oscar Pistorius and the Global System of Deadly Misogyny Oscar Pistorius and the Global System of Deadly Misogyny
The murder of Reeva Steenkamp has generated conversation about everything except what really matters: the global epidemic of violence against women.
Feb 21, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Obama Wants Quality Preschool for All Kids—Will We Get It? Obama Wants Quality Preschool for All Kids—Will We Get It?
What's next for early childhood education? The Nation's Bryce Covert talks with Dana Goldstein and Melissa Lazarín about the policy and politics of universal preschool.
Feb 20, 2013 / The Nation
The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass? The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass?
Yes, he said the word “climate”—but he hasn’t committed to any of the big steps needed to avert catastrophe.
Feb 20, 2013 / The Editors
Oh Yoko! Ms. Ono at 80 Oh Yoko! Ms. Ono at 80
Yoko’s 80th birthday is a day to celebrate her art, music and activism.
Feb 20, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
Racism, Torture and Impunity in Chicago Racism, Torture and Impunity in Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is continuing the city’s tradition of refusing to apologize for the torture of scores of black men under police commander Jon Burge.
Feb 20, 2013 / Flint Taylor
Noted Noted
Victor Navasky on our friend and ally Don Shaffer, Sarah Woolf on Canada’s women premieres
Feb 20, 2013 / Various Contributors