An Economist Explains Why College Athletes Should Be Paid An Economist Explains Why College Athletes Should Be Paid
Andy Schwarz explains why the NCAA is not only morally indefensible but economically ludicrous.
Mar 27, 2015 / Dave Zirin
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 3/27/15? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 3/27/15?
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 3/27/15?
Mar 27, 2015 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation
How California Voters Got So Smart on Crime How California Voters Got So Smart on Crime
Reform advocates are making a compelling case for policies that take aim at mass incarceration.
Mar 26, 2015 / Sasha Abramsky
Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue Have a Law-Breaking Boss? Take a Cue From These Workers and Sue
Workers at this New York restaurant were just awarded $2.67 million for egregious wage theft—and could motivate others to push back against labor violations.
Mar 25, 2015 / Michelle Chen
A Rare Victory for Black Voting Rights in the South A Rare Victory for Black Voting Rights in the South
The Supreme Court says GOP-drawn redistricting maps in Alabama may be unconstitutional racial gerrymanders.
Mar 25, 2015 / Ari Berman
Greece’s Golden Dawn: Fascists at the Gate Greece’s Golden Dawn: Fascists at the Gate
The party is deeply rooted in the political culture of Greece.
Mar 25, 2015 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus
Inequality and Broken Windows Inequality and Broken Windows
Eric responds to his critics and reviews the best shows of the week in today's Altercation.
Mar 25, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment Let’s Just Get Rid of the Hyde Amendment
The 1970s-era legislation has been haunting politics and restricting abortion access for far too long.
Mar 25, 2015 / George Zornick
The Boston Olympics Con Job The Boston Olympics Con Job
Boston's decision to bid for the 2024 Olympics was made with little regard for public interest
Mar 24, 2015 / Jonathan Cohn and Robin Jacks
College Construction Offers Jobs, Raises Question on Yale Bidding Process College Construction Offers Jobs, Raises Question on Yale Bidding Process
Yale's historic new building project draws attention to the college's bidding process.
Mar 24, 2015 / StudentNation / Isabelle Taft and StudentNation