Will Ireland Lift Its Draconian Abortion Ban? Will Ireland Lift Its Draconian Abortion Ban?
The country’s abortion restrictions are under fire—and prochoice activists are surprisingly optimistic.
Apr 30, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Latest Affirmative Action Decision Isn’t Just About Race The Latest Affirmative Action Decision Isn’t Just About Race
The Supreme Court’s decision sweeps away decades of equal protection precedent.
Apr 30, 2014 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
A Worshipper in Georgia Prepares for Church A Worshipper in Georgia Prepares for Church
I’m almost dressed in Sunday best. I’ve got my Bible. But I’m stressed: It’s getting late. It’s nine o’clock. Has anybody seen my Glock?
Apr 30, 2014 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Selling Outrage: How the Media’s Lazy Commodification of Anger Devalues Our Democracy Selling Outrage: How the Media’s Lazy Commodification of Anger Devalues Our Democracy
Eric and Danny with the latest reviews, and Reed on the media.
Apr 30, 2014 / Eric Alterman, Danny Goldberg, and Reed Richardson
A New Book Says Chris Christie Misused His Power as US Attorney A New Book Says Chris Christie Misused His Power as US Attorney
Anti-corruption arrests were staged to help his 2009 election, says author Louis Manzo.
Apr 30, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
What Helped Bring Donald Sterling Down? A Threatened Strike Against Racism What Helped Bring Donald Sterling Down? A Threatened Strike Against Racism
As any union organizer will tell you, a threatened strike is a tactic in and of itself.
Apr 30, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Why It Matters That Women Do Most of the Housework Why It Matters That Women Do Most of the Housework
There’s no biological explanation for why women end up doing more housework, so it must stem from societal forces.
Apr 30, 2014 / Bryce Covert
Inmate Dies of Heart Attack After Botched Execution, Oklahoma Postpones Another Inmate Dies of Heart Attack After Botched Execution, Oklahoma Postpones Another
Clayton D. Lockett reacted “violently” to an untested combination of drugs Tuesday before succumbing to a heart attack.
Apr 30, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Climate Change Will Make Fargo As Hot As Phoenix Climate Change Will Make Fargo As Hot As Phoenix
Nation Editor-at-Large and MSNBC host Chris Hayes appeared on WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show to talk climate, politics and his recent bad luck.
Apr 29, 2014 / Chris Hayes
Students File Federal Complaints Against Columbia for Failing to Address Sexual Harassment Students File Federal Complaints Against Columbia for Failing to Address Sexual Harassment
The school would have to pay $35,000 per violation under the Clery Act.
Apr 29, 2014 / StudentNation / George Joseph and StudentNation