Society

Where Is the Voice of Migrant Children in the Immigration Crisis?

Where Is the Voice of Migrant Children in the Immigration Crisis? Where Is the Voice of Migrant Children in the Immigration Crisis?

Child migrants and their families are the ones being affected by the shifts in policy, and ultimately, any decision made impacts their future first and foremost.

Aug 18, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Police to Media: ‘You’re Getting Maced Next Time You Pass Us’

Police to Media: ‘You’re Getting Maced Next Time You Pass Us’ Police to Media: ‘You’re Getting Maced Next Time You Pass Us’

The streets of Ferguson are not safe for those who would report the chaos. 

Aug 18, 2014 / Chris Hayes

The Major Problem With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Powerful Essay on Ferguson

The Major Problem With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Powerful Essay on Ferguson The Major Problem With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Powerful Essay on Ferguson

Fighting racism, sexism and anti-LGBT bigotry is not a distraction from building a united struggle but a precondition for building a united struggle.

Aug 18, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Defend Journalism That Speaks Truth to Power: From Ferguson to Washington

Defend Journalism That Speaks Truth to Power: From Ferguson to Washington Defend Journalism That Speaks Truth to Power: From Ferguson to Washington

The First Amendment is under assault. Americans must preserve “the freedom that allows us to verify the existence of all other freedoms.”

Aug 18, 2014 / John Nichols

Is it Possible to Move Beyond the Century of Disaster?

Is it Possible to Move Beyond the Century of Disaster? Is it Possible to Move Beyond the Century of Disaster?

A tale of the twentieth century, from Stalin to Barbie

Aug 18, 2014 / Eduardo Galeano

How to End Militarized Policing

How to End Militarized Policing How to End Militarized Policing

We can undo the policies facilitating police violence in Ferguson.

Aug 18, 2014 / Alex S. Vitale

‘No Rights Which the White Man Was Bound to Respect’

‘No Rights Which the White Man Was Bound to Respect’ ‘No Rights Which the White Man Was Bound to Respect’

Those charged with the duty to protect America's laws don't see its black citizens as equals. 

Aug 18, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry

INTERVIEW: Why Pro Wrestler ‘MVP’ Made the Trip to Ferguson

INTERVIEW: Why Pro Wrestler ‘MVP’ Made the Trip to Ferguson INTERVIEW: Why Pro Wrestler ‘MVP’ Made the Trip to Ferguson

Pro wrestling star Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP)  decided that he could no longer shake his fist at his TV, and traveled to Ferguson to be a part of the protests.

Aug 17, 2014 / Dave Zirin

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 08/15/14?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 08/15/14? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 08/15/14?

This Week: The death of Michael Brown, graphic novels getting naked, and Rikers Island.

Aug 15, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

What Matters in Ferguson

What Matters in Ferguson What Matters in Ferguson

Michael Brown was shot and killed by an officer of the Ferguson, Missouri, police department. Everything else is irrelevant.

Aug 15, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

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