How America Became a Dollarocracy How America Became a Dollarocracy
How can we save our political system from the corrupting influence of money?
Jun 20, 2013 / John Nichols
A Deceptive Win on Plan B A Deceptive Win on Plan B
Our reproductive rights are still in danger.
Jun 20, 2013 / StudentNation / Kathleen Robin Joyce and StudentNation
WATCH: Netroots Nation, Live From San Jose WATCH: Netroots Nation, Live From San Jose
Streaming live from June 20-23.
Jun 20, 2013 / The Nation
Pelosi Blasts Proposed Food Stamp Cuts, Says Farm Bill Is Endangered Pelosi Blasts Proposed Food Stamp Cuts, Says Farm Bill Is Endangered
Food stamp cuts represent a broader agenda for a Republican caucus that doesn’t ‘believe in government.’
Jun 20, 2013 / George Zornick
Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights
It was absolutely right to honor the great abolitionist by renewing his call for full voting rights for DC—and all of America.
Jun 20, 2013 / John Nichols
Republicans Ignore Science and the Supreme Court in New Anti-Abortion Bill Republicans Ignore Science and the Supreme Court in New Anti-Abortion Bill
The House voted to ban abortions after twenty weeks—which, if it became law, would be blatantly unconstitutional.
Jun 19, 2013 / William Greider
Sal Albanese: Poverty Is New York’s Main Issue Sal Albanese: Poverty Is New York’s Main Issue
As part of The Nation's mayoral candidate series, Albanese explains why fixing the education system must begin with a commitment to early learning.
Jun 19, 2013 / The Nation
Hard Right Rallies Against ‘Amnesty’ Outside Capitol Hard Right Rallies Against ‘Amnesty’ Outside Capitol
Michelle Bachmann led a protest against immigration reform, but her argument is faulty.
Jun 19, 2013 / George Zornick
Noted Noted
Ari Berman on the Supreme Court's ruling in Arizona v. Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Greg Mitchell on the US media and Syria, Dave Zirin on the protests in Brazil
Jun 19, 2013 / Various Contributors
Everyone Loves Mandela Everyone Loves Mandela
South Africans of all races have reason to celebrate the life of the country’s first post-apartheid president.
Jun 19, 2013 / Column / Gary Younge