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Why Does the Press Still Take the Heritage Foundation Seriously? Why Does the Press Still Take the Heritage Foundation Seriously?

The think tank has long since compromised its intellectual integrity, yet the media continue to trumpet flawed reports like the latest one on immigration reform.

May 10, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Why Is Tom Corbett Speaking at Millersville’s Commencement?

Why Is Tom Corbett Speaking at Millersville’s Commencement? Why Is Tom Corbett Speaking at Millersville’s Commencement?

In a case of shaking-the-hand-that-slaps you, the Pennsylvania state school will host the Tea Party governor for its May 18 commencement. To whose benefit?

May 10, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women

The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women The Cleveland Horror and a Week of Violence Against Women

The kidnapped women in Cleveland, sexual assault in the military, the NRA’s “Ex-Girlfriend” bleeding target—do we see a pattern?

May 9, 2013 / Leslie Savan

Suicides or Hate Crimes in Immigrant Detention?

Suicides or Hate Crimes in Immigrant Detention? Suicides or Hate Crimes in Immigrant Detention?

Two Guatemalan immigrants apparently commited suicide just two days apart at an Arizona detention center. Some are wondering if their deaths were hate crimes.

May 9, 2013 / Aura Bogado

The Cesspool: Why Youth Sports Stink

The Cesspool: Why Youth Sports Stink The Cesspool: Why Youth Sports Stink

Big business and the explosion in college tuition are robbing kids of a positive youth sports experience.

May 9, 2013 / Dave Zirin

If the Government Does It, It’s ‘Legal’

If the Government Does It, It’s ‘Legal’ If the Government Does It, It’s ‘Legal’

In the name of homeland security, the US has spent seven years and untold dollars silencing one man.

May 9, 2013 / Peter Van Buren

Bill de Blasio: New York’s ‘Tale of Two Cities’

Bill de Blasio: New York’s ‘Tale of Two Cities’ Bill de Blasio: New York’s ‘Tale of Two Cities’

As part of The Nation's mayoral candidate series, de Blasio gives his views on how to tackle economic inequality.

May 9, 2013 / The Nation

The Rebellion Against High-Stakes Testing

The Rebellion Against High-Stakes Testing The Rebellion Against High-Stakes Testing

Resistance is growing, and with good reason—test mania delivers few benefits and often harms the students it’s meant to help. 

May 8, 2013 / David Kirp

Rupert Murdoch: Journalism’s Jack the Ripper

Rupert Murdoch: Journalism’s Jack the Ripper Rupert Murdoch: Journalism’s Jack the Ripper

Media observers horrified at the thought of a Koch takeover of the Tribune Company are more sanguine about Murdoch. What are they thinking?

May 8, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman

GOP Immigration Amendments Boost Drones, Incarceration and Criminalization

GOP Immigration Amendments Boost Drones, Incarceration and Criminalization GOP Immigration Amendments Boost Drones, Incarceration and Criminalization

Meanwhile, Republicans oppose green cards for same-sex couples.

May 8, 2013 / Lee Fang

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