Return of the Oligarchs: Ukraine Poised to Elect ‘Chocolate King’ as President Return of the Oligarchs: Ukraine Poised to Elect ‘Chocolate King’ as President
Polls show Petro Poroshenko ahead of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Sunday’s election.
May 23, 2014 / Alec Luhn
Colleges Are Buying Stuff They Can’t Afford and Making Students Pay For It Colleges Are Buying Stuff They Can’t Afford and Making Students Pay For It
Colleges borrowing great sums from students are focusing on prettying and branding the campus to reflect the commodification of the “college experience,” a vicious cycl...
May 23, 2014 / Michelle Chen
Why Narendra Modi’s Election Threatens Democracy in India Why Narendra Modi’s Election Threatens Democracy in India
Members of Modi's Bharitaya Janata Party have demonstrated their power to oppresss Muslims, wade into censorship and police the arts.
May 23, 2014 / Barbara Crossette
Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal Politicizing the VA Isn’t the Answer to Scandal
There are good reasons to slow down the VA “accountability” act.
May 23, 2014 / George Zornick
Will the Caribbean Reparations Initiative Inspire a Revitalization of the US Movement? Will the Caribbean Reparations Initiative Inspire a Revitalization of the US Movement?
Underdevelopment in the Caribbean is a direct legacy of the slave trade, and descendants of enslaved Africans should be compensated accordingly.
May 23, 2014 / Don Rojas
Ukraine Vote on Sunday Could Be Major Step Toward Ending the Crisis Ukraine Vote on Sunday Could Be Major Step Toward Ending the Crisis
Yes, he’s a crooked billionaire backed by other crooked billionaires. So?
May 23, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Guy Who Gets Away: NBA Prayers for Sterling to Leave Quietly May Be Answered The Guy Who Gets Away: NBA Prayers for Sterling to Leave Quietly May Be Answered
Sterling’s quiet exit is a great outcome for the NBA brass—but not for justice.
May 23, 2014 / Dave Zirin
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 5/23/2014? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 5/23/2014?
Get ready to open some tabs. This week from our interns: Queen B, shiny data and how to fight poverty (with money).
May 23, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Single Moms Take Note: California Considers Raising the Minimum Wage to $13 Single Moms Take Note: California Considers Raising the Minimum Wage to $13
A new study says the change could save lives and improve health statewide—good news for the 40 percent of poor households led by single women.
May 23, 2014 / Dani McClain
Why Immigrant Detainees Are Turning to Civil Disobedience Why Immigrant Detainees Are Turning to Civil Disobedience
Reform legislation has stalled, and the private-prison industry is making obscene profits from a captive population.
May 23, 2014 / Max Blumenthal