Society

The Golden Age of Islam 2.0 The Golden Age of Islam 2.0

The social, cultural and political potential of millions of plugged-in Muslims creating and shaping their own narratives is both titillating and promising.

Jun 23, 2011 / StudentNation / Maria Kari

‘Default: The Student Loan Documentary’

‘Default: The Student Loan Documentary’ ‘Default: The Student Loan Documentary’

Most recent graduates are entering the “real world” only to find a pathetic job market coupled with a national average of $24,000 in student debt.

Jun 22, 2011 / StudentNation / Anna Lekas Miller

Michael Copps, the FCC’s Voice for Media Democracy Michael Copps, the FCC’s Voice for Media Democracy

In a time of increasing challenges to press freedoms and in the face of Republican scrutiny, Michael Copps—an unfamiliar name to many—heads the FCC with integrity and t...

Jun 22, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Julian Assange’s New Legal Strategy

Julian Assange’s New Legal Strategy Julian Assange’s New Legal Strategy

The embattled WikiLeaks founder has hired two renowned human rights attorneys for his extradition hearing on the sexual assault case in Sweden.

Jun 22, 2011 / Tom Hayden

Next Steps Against Wal-Mart After Supreme Court Defeat Next Steps Against Wal-Mart After Supreme Court Defeat

Liza Featherstone explains how Wal-Mart systematically discriminates against women, resists unionization and underpays its workers.

Jun 21, 2011 / Democracy Now!

Nation Conversations: Rose Ann DeMoro on Demanding a Decent Standard of Living For All Americans

Nation Conversations: Rose Ann DeMoro on Demanding a Decent Standard of Living For All Americans Nation Conversations: Rose Ann DeMoro on Demanding a Decent Standard of Living For All Americans

Rose Ann DeMoro discusses the Mainstreet Contract for America, a new activist movement inspired by nurses but extending to everyone.

Jun 21, 2011 / The Nation

This Day in History: When Muhammad Ali Took the Weight This Day in History: When Muhammad Ali Took the Weight

On June 20th, 1967, Muhammad Ali was sentenced to five years in a federal prison. He didn't blink.

Jun 20, 2011 / Dave Zirin

After Mubarak, Fighting For Press Freedom in Egypt After Mubarak, Fighting For Press Freedom in Egypt

The state still controls the media in post-revolution Egypt, but an independent press is emerging.

Jun 20, 2011 / Feature / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Jillian C. York: Using ‘National Security’ Concerns to Hide Internet Censorship Jillian C. York: Using ‘National Security’ Concerns to Hide Internet Censorship

At the 2011 Personal Democracy Forum, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Jillian C. York discusses WikiLeaks and the censorship of expression on the Internet.

Jun 17, 2011 / The Nation

Four Reasons I Suck Four Reasons I Suck

Eric explains why he is an Agent of Falsehood and reviews the latest CDs, Reed explores American "reason."

Jun 17, 2011 / Eric Alterman

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