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With Romney-Ryan, GOP Becomes Grand Old Private-Equity Party With Romney-Ryan, GOP Becomes Grand Old Private-Equity Party

Republicans once warned against “unfair money-getting.” Now, they are preparing to do even more to facilitate “vulture capitalism.”

Aug 20, 2012 / John Nichols

The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin

The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin The Danger of Laughing at Todd Akin

Akin’s comments that a woman’s body will reject a pregnancy from rape would be laughable if they weren’t so dangerous.

Aug 20, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue

Australian Government Will Issue Overdue Apology to 1968 Olympic Hero Peter Norman Australian Government Will Issue Overdue Apology to 1968 Olympic Hero Peter Norman

After standing with Tommie Smith and John Carlos, the late, great Peter Norman gets his due.

Aug 19, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Ari Berman: The GOP War Against Voters

Ari Berman: The GOP War Against Voters Ari Berman: The GOP War Against Voters

You're more likely to be hit by lightning than you are to commit voter fraud at the polls. So why are Republicans so set on passing voter ID laws and other measures to stop this no...

Aug 18, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan? Do the Kids Love Paul Ryan?

Ryan’s perceived commitment to principle and focus on the economy could make him more appealing to young people than Mitt Romney. But he’s no Barack Obama. 

Aug 17, 2012 / Ben Adler

Comments of the Week: Voter ID Laws, Ayn Rand and the Rights of Transgender People

Comments of the Week: Voter ID Laws, Ayn Rand and the Rights of Transgender People Comments of the Week: Voter ID Laws, Ayn Rand and the Rights of Transgender People

Our readers sound off on Pennsylvania's voter ID law, Paul Ryan's love for Ayn Rand and the healthcare rights of transgender people.

Aug 17, 2012 / Sarah Arnold

Court Cases Continue to Decide the Future of Voting Rights Court Cases Continue to Decide the Future of Voting Rights

This week’s updates on early voting, voter ID and the power of marginalized voters.

Aug 17, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch

Free Pussy Riot Comes to the Ace Hotel Free Pussy Riot Comes to the Ace Hotel

At a solidarity event in Manhattan, Pussy Riot supporters drew connections between threats to free expression in Russia and in the United States.

Aug 17, 2012 / Lucy McKeon

Help End the Student Debt Crisis Help End the Student Debt Crisis

Student Debt Crisis is teaming up with the crowd-funding site YouLobby.com to raise money to support struggling student  borrowers through individual one dollar donations.

Aug 17, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Remembering Karl Benjamin Remembering Karl Benjamin

Benjamin was greatly admired for his serious and dedicated approach to painting, his investment in those he chose to mentor and for being a truly kind soul.

Aug 17, 2012 / Books & the Arts / The Nation

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