Trumka Wants a More Populist Approach From Democrats Trumka Wants a More Populist Approach From Democrats
Talking directly about economic fairness will increase Democratic turnout, the labor leader says.
Oct 7, 2014 / George Zornick
The Battle Over Abortion Access Is Nearing the Supreme Court The Battle Over Abortion Access Is Nearing the Supreme Court
Clinics in Texas that were recently forced to stop providing abortions because of sweeping new regulations have filed an emergency appeal to the court.
Oct 7, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
When Christopher Hitchens Went to Hong Kong, He Saw ‘Wised-Up Young People’ on a ‘Globalized Globe’ When Christopher Hitchens Went to Hong Kong, He Saw ‘Wised-Up Young People’ on a ‘Globalized Globe’
And a DC lawyer reflects on his essay from 1984, when Hong Kong was “full of life.”
Oct 7, 2014 / Richard Kreitner and Back Issues
An Interview with Jackson Browne An Interview with Jackson Browne
The legendary songwriter about his politics, his fourteenth studio album and what it was like the first time he saw Springsteen perform.
Oct 7, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Katrina vanden Heuvel
Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis
The New York attorney general has been almost single-handedly fighting an uphill battle to hold the banks accountable.
Oct 7, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The NBA’s 21st-Century Vampires The NBA’s 21st-Century Vampires
Blood testing to build a better basketball cyborg? The newest NBA data-driven health craze that will further dehumanize—“thingify”—the players.
Oct 7, 2014 / Dave Zirin
No, ISIS Is Not a Threat to the US No, ISIS Is Not a Threat to the US
The terror-mongers are at it again, but dangers to the “homeland” are vanishingly small.
Oct 7, 2014 / Tom Engelhardt
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 10/2/14? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 10/2/14?
What are interns reading for the week of 10/2/14?
Oct 6, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Breaking 43 Years of Silence, the Last FBI Burglar Tells the Story of Her Years in the Underground Breaking 43 Years of Silence, the Last FBI Burglar Tells the Story of Her Years in the Underground
After the seven other burglars went public, Judi Feingold decided to come forward with the secret she thought she’d take to her grave.
Oct 6, 2014 / Betty Medsger
Are You Doing Your Part to Support Endless War? Are You Doing Your Part to Support Endless War?
Remember, hashtags are weapons of war.
Oct 6, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow