‘God What a Simonizing Job…’ ‘God What a Simonizing Job…’
The latest Alter-review from Eric, while Reed points out the long term costs of Super Pacs.
Mar 23, 2012 / Eric Alterman
The Post-Racial Delusion The Post-Racial Delusion
The shooting of Trayvon Martin reminds us that the post-racial future was never really a possibility.
Mar 23, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie
¿Por Qué Obama Mantiene a un Periodista Preso en Yemen? ¿Por Qué Obama Mantiene a un Periodista Preso en Yemen?
Luego de que sus partidarios cuestionaran la legalidad de la corte que lo condenó, Abdulelah Haider Shaye debería haber sido puesto en libertad. Pero el presidente Obama intervino.
Mar 23, 2012 / Jeremy Scahill
The Not Yet Richer, Still Struggling for Economic Equality, Sex The Not Yet Richer, Still Struggling for Economic Equality, Sex
A new book takes exciting and historic trends a step too far.
Mar 23, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Bryce Covert
VIDEO: President Obama: ‘If I Had a Son, He’d Look like Trayvon’ VIDEO: President Obama: ‘If I Had a Son, He’d Look like Trayvon’
Speaking to reporters in the Rose Garden at the White House this morning, President Barack Obama said that the parents of Trayvon Martin are in his thoughts and that it is imperati...
Mar 23, 2012 / The Nation
Marco Rubio Stands His Ground for Deadly ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws Marco Rubio Stands His Ground for Deadly ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
The possible 2012 VP candidate voted for the law critics say provided the “license to kill” for the neighborhood watchman who shot Trayvon Martin.
Mar 23, 2012 / John Nichols
After Words: 3231 After Words: 3231
Notes and commentary on last week’s Nation crossword
Mar 23, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Jackie Robinson, Trayvon Martin and the Sad History of Sanford, Florida Jackie Robinson, Trayvon Martin and the Sad History of Sanford, Florida
The killing of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, reminds us of another chapter in its history.
Mar 23, 2012 / Dave Zirin
This Week in Poverty: Paul Ryan’s Focus on Dignity This Week in Poverty: Paul Ryan’s Focus on Dignity
The congressman’s moral rhetoric doesn't square with his cruel budget.
Mar 23, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
Romney, the Etch-a-Sketch Candidate Romney, the Etch-a-Sketch Candidate
We have a powerful new metaphor Romney’s habit of mechanically saying whatever he needs to get across.
Mar 22, 2012 / Leslie Savan