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What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 11/6/14?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 11/6/14? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 11/6/14?

What are interns reading for the week of 11/6/14?

Nov 6, 2014 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

How to Get Millennials to Vote

How to Get Millennials to Vote How to Get Millennials to Vote

Running better candidates who speak to issues young voters care about is a start.

Nov 6, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Act Now to Save the Open Internet

Act Now to Save the Open Internet Act Now to Save the Open Internet

The FCC is reportedly considering a “hybrid” plan that could still leave us with exactly what we don’t want: fast lanes for the 1% and slow lanes for everybody el...

Nov 6, 2014 / NationAction

Uncle Sam’s Databases of Suspicion

Uncle Sam’s Databases of Suspicion Uncle Sam’s Databases of Suspicion

Law enforcement agencies are keeping tabs on Americans in ways that violate the federal government's own privacy guidelines.

Nov 6, 2014 / Hina Shamsi and Matthew Harwood

A-Rod and Ray Rice: If They Go Down, Let Them Not Be Alone

A-Rod and Ray Rice: If They Go Down, Let Them Not Be Alone A-Rod and Ray Rice: If They Go Down, Let Them Not Be Alone

People in power want these athletes to go away precisely because their own moral failings signal a far deeper rot.

Nov 6, 2014 / Dave Zirin

The Worst Political Calculation the Democrats Made in the Midterms?

The Worst Political Calculation the Democrats Made in the Midterms? The Worst Political Calculation the Democrats Made in the Midterms?

After Obama delayed executive action and candidates ran to the right on immigration, there was a dramatic decline in Latinos’ support for Democrats all over the country.

Nov 5, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Last Night’s Consolation Prize: Seeing Karl Rove Earn His Nickname ‘Turd Blossom’

Last Night’s Consolation Prize: Seeing Karl Rove Earn His Nickname ‘Turd Blossom’ Last Night’s Consolation Prize: Seeing Karl Rove Earn His Nickname ‘Turd Blossom’

Karl Rove just can’t shut up about butts.

Nov 5, 2014 / Leslie Savan

How Did Education Measures Fare in the Midterm Elections?

How Did Education Measures Fare in the Midterm Elections? How Did Education Measures Fare in the Midterm Elections?

The short answer: Pretty badly, but it could have been worse.

Nov 5, 2014 / Peter Rothberg

Can Big Government Solve the Mysteries of Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Can Big Government Solve the Mysteries of Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease? Can Big Government Solve the Mysteries of Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Why we need Obama’s BRAIN Initiative.

Nov 5, 2014 / Cori Bargmann

Congrats, Pro-Lifers, You Won! Now I Have Just a Few Questions for You

Congrats, Pro-Lifers, You Won! Now I Have Just a Few Questions for You Congrats, Pro-Lifers, You Won! Now I Have Just a Few Questions for You

What would your abortion compromise look like? What will you do for pregnant women who can’t afford a child? And more.

Nov 5, 2014 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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