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Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part III

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part III Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part III

A multimedia timeline presenting the history of the struggle for racial justice, from 1957 to 1968.

Feb 24, 2015 / The Nation

What the $655.5 Million Terrorism Judgement Against the Palestinian Authority Really Means

What the $655.5 Million Terrorism Judgement Against the Palestinian Authority Really Means What the $655.5 Million Terrorism Judgement Against the Palestinian Authority Really Means

The verdict by twelve New York City jurors may have wounded the PA and the PLO, but it cannot slow the drive for Palestinian rights.

Feb 24, 2015 / George Bisharat

A National Call for Criminal-Justice Reform

A National Call for Criminal-Justice Reform A National Call for Criminal-Justice Reform

In the wake of nationwide cop-on-civilian violence, there is hope for criminal-justice reform.

Feb 24, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Don’t Think, Just Hot Take

Don’t Think, Just Hot Take Don’t Think, Just Hot Take

Thinking is so 14th century.

Feb 24, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

Can Less Confidentiality Mean More Fairness in Campus Sexual Assault Cases?

Can Less Confidentiality Mean More Fairness in Campus Sexual Assault Cases? Can Less Confidentiality Mean More Fairness in Campus Sexual Assault Cases?

Without knowing why disciplinary committees do what they do, we’re in the dark.

Feb 23, 2015 / Judith Resnik, Alexandra Brodsky, and Claire Simonich

The Necessity of ‘Citizenfour’

The Necessity of ‘Citizenfour’ The Necessity of ‘Citizenfour’

A win for the Edward Snowden documentary is a win for democracy.

Feb 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Ali Gharib

Patricia Arquette’s Equal Pay Message Needs a Drastic Rewrite

Patricia Arquette’s Equal Pay Message Needs a Drastic Rewrite Patricia Arquette’s Equal Pay Message Needs a Drastic Rewrite

For people who truly care about this issue, there's more to do than glory in Ms. Arquette's acceptance speech.

Feb 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Dave Zirin

NYU Workers Are Still Subject to ‘Abuse and Exploitation’ After Promised Reforms

NYU Workers Are Still Subject to ‘Abuse and Exploitation’ After Promised Reforms NYU Workers Are Still Subject to ‘Abuse and Exploitation’ After Promised Reforms

Reports of human rights abuses continue to haunt NYU’s overseas projects.

Feb 23, 2015 / StudentNation / Ryan McNamara and StudentNation

We Want to Stream Your Net Neutrality Messages on a Jumbotron

We Want to Stream Your Net Neutrality Messages on a Jumbotron We Want to Stream Your Net Neutrality Messages on a Jumbotron

As the crucial vote on net neutrality approaches, our friends at OpenMedia are beaming your messages directly to the FCC. 

Feb 20, 2015 / NationAction

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part II

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part II Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part II

A multimedia timeline presenting the history of the struggle for racial justice, from 1919 to 1956.

Feb 20, 2015 / The Nation

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