Society

Why Do the People Raising Our Children Earn Poverty Wages?

Why Do the People Raising Our Children Earn Poverty Wages? Why Do the People Raising Our Children Earn Poverty Wages?

Women who care for poor kids are often mothers living in poverty themselves.

Jul 31, 2013 / Feature / E. Tammy Kim

Johnny Manziel and Trayvon Martin: (Almost) Nothing in Common

Johnny Manziel and Trayvon Martin: (Almost) Nothing in Common Johnny Manziel and Trayvon Martin: (Almost) Nothing in Common

The two most dissected young people of 2013 show how this country eats its young.

Jul 31, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Dispatches from the Front: On Narconovelas

Dispatches from the Front: On Narconovelas Dispatches from the Front: On Narconovelas

All wars have their bards, and Mexico’s ongoing narco wars are no exception.

Jul 31, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jorge Volpi

What You Should Know About the National Student Power Convergence

What You Should Know About the National Student Power Convergence What You Should Know About the National Student Power Convergence

The Nation spoke with a group of organizers about the challenges and horizons of the American student movement.

Jul 31, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

Are Street Protests Next in the Fight Over Education Reform?

Are Street Protests Next in the Fight Over Education Reform? Are Street Protests Next in the Fight Over Education Reform?

Showdowns in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York City and beyond have turned out parents and teachers in droves—and revealed how out of touch education reformers really are.

Jul 31, 2013 / Amy B. Dean

Scandals Are Us

Scandals Are Us Scandals Are Us

New York City mayoral candidate Christine Quinn says Anthony Weiner’s sexual behavior inspires disgust. In another era, hers would have too.

Jul 31, 2013 / JoAnn Wypijewski

Do American Conservatives Really Want to Live With Europe’s Abortion Laws? Do American Conservatives Really Want to Live With Europe’s Abortion Laws?

Smacking down the the latest anti-abortion fallacy.

Jul 31, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Charged With the Crime of Filming a Slaughterhouse

Charged With the Crime of Filming a Slaughterhouse Charged With the Crime of Filming a Slaughterhouse

So-called "Ag-Gag" laws reveal the lengths to which the agriculture industry will go to keep their business practices secret.

Jul 31, 2013 / Leighton Akio Woodhouse

Sexual Harassment Is Not a Disease, But It Surely Is an Epidemic

Sexual Harassment Is Not a Disease, But It Surely Is an Epidemic Sexual Harassment Is Not a Disease, But It Surely Is an Epidemic

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s seeking medical help for allegations of sexual harassment redirects our attention away from the real psychological and social harm that his victi...

Jul 30, 2013 / Salamishah Tillet

Goodbye to All That (Water)

Goodbye to All That (Water) Goodbye to All That (Water)

Field notes from a drying west.

Jul 30, 2013 / William deBuys

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