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How Universal Pre-K Could Redistribute Wealth—Right Here, Right Now

How Universal Pre-K Could Redistribute Wealth—Right Here, Right Now How Universal Pre-K Could Redistribute Wealth—Right Here, Right Now

The case for Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan does not actually require copious amounts of data on long-term educational outcomes.

Feb 12, 2014 / Betsy Reed

Distorting Russia

Distorting Russia Distorting Russia

How the American media misrepresent Putin, Sochi and Ukraine.

Feb 12, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact

Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact

It’s been ninety years since ski jumping became an Olympic sport. Today was the first time women could compete.

Feb 11, 2014 / Alec Luhn

Water and Soil, Grain and Flesh

Water and Soil, Grain and Flesh Water and Soil, Grain and Flesh

Walter Johnson reconsiders the connection between slavery and capitalism.

Feb 11, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Robin Einhorn

Dave Zirin: NFL Executives ‘Sound Like Scared Children’

Dave Zirin: NFL Executives ‘Sound Like Scared Children’ Dave Zirin: NFL Executives ‘Sound Like Scared Children’

According to Nation sports editor Dave Zirin, it’s NFL executives and not NFL players who are scared of having a gay player in the locker room.

Feb 11, 2014 / Press Room

Beyond Naturalism: On Ronald Dworkin

Beyond Naturalism: On Ronald Dworkin Beyond Naturalism: On Ronald Dworkin

How did an essential figure in the modern revival of liberal political philosophy end up pondering issues of theology?

Feb 11, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Michael Rosen

How to Create a Thug

How to Create a Thug How to Create a Thug

At age 27, I know I have a future. At 19, I didn’t.

Feb 11, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy

Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on what's wrong with how the media covers the primary. 

Feb 11, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him?

Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him? Michael Sam Owns His Truth. Will NFL Owners Join Him?

Will Michael Sam’s coming out force NFL owners to make the league more inclusive?

Feb 11, 2014 / Dave Zirin

What Did Sochi Get for $51 Billion? Highways, Railroads and a Lot of White Elephants

What Did Sochi Get for $51 Billion? Highways, Railroads and a Lot of White Elephants What Did Sochi Get for $51 Billion? Highways, Railroads and a Lot of White Elephants

“A lot of money was spent, a lot of damage incurred, and now we don't know what to do with what we've got.”

Feb 11, 2014 / Alec Luhn

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