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Dean Smith: On the Passing of a Death Penalty Abolitionist

Dean Smith: On the Passing of a Death Penalty Abolitionist Dean Smith: On the Passing of a Death Penalty Abolitionist

Dean Smith will be remembered for his legendary coaching career. He should also be remembered for taking unpopular stands for social justice. 

Feb 9, 2015 / Dave Zirin

How the Left Failed France’s Muslims

How the Left Failed France’s Muslims How the Left Failed France’s Muslims

When the left abdicated its outreach to marginalized communities, the Islamists moved in.

Feb 6, 2015 / Walden Bello and Foreign Policy In Focus

Bratton’s Police State on Steroids

Bratton’s Police State on Steroids Bratton’s Police State on Steroids

The formation of the NYPD’s new Strategic Response Unit raises disturbing questions about police brutality.

Feb 6, 2015 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future

Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future Serena Williams, Indian Wells and Rewriting the Future

After a fourteen-year absence, Serena Williams is returning to a tournament where she faced racist abuse. She will not be alone.

Feb 6, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Netanyahu: Remorseless Warmongers Make the Best Bibi-Sitters

Netanyahu: Remorseless Warmongers Make the Best Bibi-Sitters Netanyahu: Remorseless Warmongers Make the Best Bibi-Sitters

Don’t fall for Bibi’s bid to repackage himself as a kindly mensch.

Feb 6, 2015 / Leslie Savan

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/6/15?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/6/15? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/6/15?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/6/15?

Feb 6, 2015 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation

The Sham Lawsuit That Could Eviscerate Obamacare

The Sham Lawsuit That Could Eviscerate Obamacare The Sham Lawsuit That Could Eviscerate Obamacare

The lack of structural integrity in the case before the Supreme Court, along with its bleak implications, has become even more obvious in the past week.

Feb 5, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

This Is How Black Girls End Up in the School-To-Prison Pipeline

This Is How Black Girls End Up in the School-To-Prison Pipeline This Is How Black Girls End Up in the School-To-Prison Pipeline

Harsh discipline is said to put black boys at risk, but black girls are suspended six times more than white girls. A new report asks why.

Feb 5, 2015 / Dani McClain

If You’re Afraid of ‘Lone Wolf’ Terrorism, You’re Missing the Point

If You’re Afraid of ‘Lone Wolf’ Terrorism, You’re Missing the Point If You’re Afraid of ‘Lone Wolf’ Terrorism, You’re Missing the Point

There’s only one problem with the rising crescendo of alarm about lone wolves: most of it simply isn’t true.

Feb 5, 2015 / Matthew Harwood

We’ve Almost Won the Fight for Net Neutrality

We’ve Almost Won the Fight for Net Neutrality We’ve Almost Won the Fight for Net Neutrality

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has said that he’ll support real net neutrality. Make sure that Congress doesn’t get in the way.

Feb 4, 2015 / NationAction

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