Fracking Ourselves to Death in Pennsylvania Fracking Ourselves to Death in Pennsylvania
Farming communities are being turned into huge, open-air laboratories by energy companies—with ordinary people serving as guinea pigs.
May 2, 2013 / Ellen Cantarow
President Obama: Close Guantanamo Bay President Obama: Close Guantanamo Bay
While President Obama has rightly argued that Congress is standing in the way of closing the prison, human rights groups have pointed out the many meaningful actions he can take.
May 1, 2013 / NationAction
Dave Zirin: Welcome to the Jason Collins Era Dave Zirin: Welcome to the Jason Collins Era
Now that the NBA center has come out—the first current pro athlete to do so—what's next for LGBT equality?
May 1, 2013 / Press Room
As Maine Goes… a Bipartisan Call to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ As Maine Goes… a Bipartisan Call to Overturn ‘Citizens United’
Thirty Republican legislators join Democrats and independents to demand a constitutional amendment.
May 1, 2013 / John Nichols
Barbara Bush on White House Dynasties Barbara Bush on White House Dynasties
We’ve had enough Bushes, the matriarch said. We certainly don’t need another. And Jeb, who was meant to have George’s at-bat, Smiles weakly once more at his mother.
May 1, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Obama: Walk Your Talk on Guantánamo Obama: Walk Your Talk on Guantánamo
As the hunger strike approaches its 100th day on May 17, 100 prisoners are refusing food.
May 1, 2013 / The Editors
The Case for Ethical Fashion The Case for Ethical Fashion
As I saw on a reporting trip to Bangladesh, Rana Plaza was a disaster waiting to happen.
May 1, 2013 / Elizabeth Cline
Noted Noted
Jordan Smith on prosecutorial accountability in Texas, and Laura Flanders on the passing of Bob Edgar
May 1, 2013 / Various Contributors
MoMA’s Demolition Derby MoMA’s Demolition Derby
In defiance of its mission to preserve important works, the Museum of Modern Art has decided to raze the Folk Art building.
May 1, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
Time for Big Green to Go Fossil Free Time for Big Green to Go Fossil Free
Some mainstream environmental organizations are trying to wean themselves from fossil fuel investments—but some aren’t.
May 1, 2013 / Column / Naomi Klein