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No, Obama Isn’t Waging a War on Stay-at-Home Mothers

No, Obama Isn’t Waging a War on Stay-at-Home Mothers No, Obama Isn’t Waging a War on Stay-at-Home Mothers

Conservatives are outraged at Obama’s tax proposals because they won’t help stay-at-home parents. But we already help them—unless they’;re poor, that is.

Jan 23, 2015 / Bryce Covert

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 1/23/15?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 1/23/15? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 1/23/15?

What are Nation interns reading the week of 1/22/15?

Jan 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

The French Fry Fox

The French Fry Fox The French Fry Fox

Who are the surrender monkeys now?

Jan 23, 2015 / Leslie Savan

New Maryland Governor Opens an Assault on Environmental and LGBT Protections

New Maryland Governor Opens an Assault on Environmental and LGBT Protections New Maryland Governor Opens an Assault on Environmental and LGBT Protections

Despite his moderate image during the campaign, Larry Hogan has transformed into a hardline conservative almost overnight.

Jan 23, 2015 / George Zornick

Don’t Be Fooled: Republicans Are Still as Extreme on Abortion as Ever

Don’t Be Fooled: Republicans Are Still as Extreme on Abortion as Ever Don’t Be Fooled: Republicans Are Still as Extreme on Abortion as Ever

GOP leaders replaced one abortion restriction for another in a demonstration of pure pandering. 

Jan 22, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters

On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters

A new guide for journalists argues that we get an inaccurate picture of reproductive health issues when we use language carelessly.

Jan 22, 2015 / Dani McClain

France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism

France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism

Poverty in France’s Muslim communities should elicit public dismay, and not just because it’s among the factors that may have motivated Charlie Hebdo’s attackers.

Jan 22, 2015 / Michelle Chen

This Long-Lost Constitutional Clause Could Save the Right to Vote

This Long-Lost Constitutional Clause Could Save the Right to Vote This Long-Lost Constitutional Clause Could Save the Right to Vote

It’s time to start enforcing Section 2 of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Jan 21, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner

Obama Brings the Work/Family Debate Out of Women’s Heads and Into the Mainstream

Obama Brings the Work/Family Debate Out of Women’s Heads and Into the Mainstream Obama Brings the Work/Family Debate Out of Women’s Heads and Into the Mainstream

In his State of the Union address last night, Obama pitched universal childcare and paid leave—for both mothers and fathers.

Jan 21, 2015 / Bryce Covert

Republicanism vs. Multiculturalism in France

Republicanism vs. Multiculturalism in France Republicanism vs. Multiculturalism in France

The country struggles with religion and integration one week after the Charlie Hebdo murders.

Jan 21, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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