Politics

Justice for Edward Snowden

Justice for Edward Snowden Justice for Edward Snowden

Obama should offer clemency to Snowden for revealing the alarming truth to the American people.

Oct 29, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview

Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview Edward Snowden: A ‘Nation’ Interview

In a wide-ranging conversation, he discusses the surveillance state, the American political system and the price he’s paid for his understanding of patriotism.

Oct 28, 2014 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Stephen F. Cohen

The Campaign to Gut the Right to Abortion in Tennessee Is Getting Shady

The Campaign to Gut the Right to Abortion in Tennessee Is Getting Shady The Campaign to Gut the Right to Abortion in Tennessee Is Getting Shady

Anti-abortion groups are using fear, misinformation and possibly even illegal meddling at the polls to push a constitutional amendment that would open the door to restrictive legis...

Oct 28, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Did Sheldon Adelson Just Up the Ante on Scott Walker’s Behalf?

Did Sheldon Adelson Just Up the Ante on Scott Walker’s Behalf? Did Sheldon Adelson Just Up the Ante on Scott Walker’s Behalf?

With campaign-finance rules collapsing, a billionaire moves last-minute money to Wisconsin Republicans.

Oct 28, 2014 / John Nichols

Other Dangerous Epidemics in America

Other Dangerous Epidemics in America Other Dangerous Epidemics in America

Ebola ain't the half of it. 

Oct 27, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

‘We’re Turning Our Back on the Most Important Civil Rights Law That’s Ever Been Passed’

‘We’re Turning Our Back on the Most Important Civil Rights Law That’s Ever Been Passed’ ‘We’re Turning Our Back on the Most Important Civil Rights Law That’s Ever Been Passed’

Watch Ari Berman speak to Bill Moyers about the restrictive voter ID law in Texas.

Oct 27, 2014 / Ari Berman

This GOP Senate Candidate Was Just Caught in a Koch Brothers Lie

This GOP Senate Candidate Was Just Caught in a Koch Brothers Lie This GOP Senate Candidate Was Just Caught in a Koch Brothers Lie

Despite her clear history of close association with the Koch brothers, Joni Ernst claims she doesn’t have any contact with outside groups running ads in her race.

Oct 27, 2014 / Lauren Windsor

How a Divided Senate Could Threaten Social Security

How a Divided Senate Could Threaten Social Security How a Divided Senate Could Threaten Social Security

The prospect of a “grand bargain” could rear its ugly head if the 2014 midterms empower Maine’s Angus King.

Oct 27, 2014 / John Nichols

‘Rock the Vote’ Redux: Campaigns Compete for Youth Vote in 2014 Midterm Elections

‘Rock the Vote’ Redux: Campaigns Compete for Youth Vote in 2014 Midterm Elections ‘Rock the Vote’ Redux: Campaigns Compete for Youth Vote in 2014 Midterm Elections

The 2014 midterms are approaching and campaigns from both sides of the aisle are reaching out to youth.

Oct 27, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation and Benji Schwartz

Students Blockade I-75, Stage a ‘Shit-In’ for Trans Justice and Get ‘Real’ With George Will

Students Blockade I-75, Stage a ‘Shit-In’ for Trans Justice and Get ‘Real’ With George Will Students Blockade I-75, Stage a ‘Shit-In’ for Trans Justice and Get ‘Real’ With George Will

From the clock tower to the playground, youth resistance to racism and violence rolls on.

Oct 24, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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