Chief Spence Hospitalized, Ending Hunger Strike Chief Spence Hospitalized, Ending Hunger Strike
Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence is ending her hunger strike—but the fight for indigenous sovereignty continues.
Jan 24, 2013 / Aura Bogado
A Rape a Minute, A Thousand Corpses a Year A Rape a Minute, A Thousand Corpses a Year
Hate crimes in America—and elsewhere—add up to the world’s longest war.
Jan 24, 2013 / Rebecca Solnit
Three Card Manti: Why the Media Is Swallowing Manti Te’o’s New Narrative Three Card Manti: Why the Media Is Swallowing Manti Te’o’s New Narrative
When Manti Te’o told the world his girfriend had died, the media ran with the story without checking the facts. They’re doing it again.
Jan 24, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder? Why Do ‘Pro-Life’ Pols Like Paul Ryan Protect Weapons of Mass Murder?
Leading Catholic theologians, priests, nuns and former US ambassadors to the Vatican call on Ryan and others to back gun-safety legislation.
Jan 24, 2013 / John Nichols
Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up? Will Obama the Constitutional Lawyer Please Stand Up?
There are many measures the president could take to restore civil liberties—if he wanted to.
Jan 24, 2013 / Feature / David K. Shipler
Yes, He Can: Twenty Ways Obama Can Use Executive Power to Push a Progressive Agenda Yes, He Can: Twenty Ways Obama Can Use Executive Power to Push a Progressive Agenda
From Cuba to climate change to criminal justice, progressives must push the president to act—and forge a better future.
Jan 24, 2013 / Feature / The Editors
Readers Respond: How Should Obama Flex His Executive Muscle? Readers Respond: How Should Obama Flex His Executive Muscle?
Nation readers provided good ideas—and a bit of wariness—when asked how Obamas should use his presidential authority.
Jan 24, 2013 / Feature / The Editors
Why the Israeli Elections Were a Victory for the Right Why the Israeli Elections Were a Victory for the Right
The polls were a rebuke to Netanyahu, and the “centrist” Yesh Atid did very well. But far-right extremists are steadily gaining strength.
Jan 23, 2013 / Max Blumenthal
Old, Female and Homeless Old, Female and Homeless
Life on San Francisco’s streets for women over 50 is filled with hardships, small and large.
Jan 23, 2013 / Feature / Rose Aguilar
A Message From Americans to France A Message From Americans to France
“As French troops intervene in Mali, the French take pride in their military capacity and in their independence of action.” —The New York Times We’re pleased to hear you like to intervene. We praise both your commitment and your style. Ourselves, we’ve wearied of this sort of thing. Perhaps you could take over for a while.
Jan 23, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin