Society

The High Cost of Anti-Immigrant Laws

The High Cost of Anti-Immigrant Laws The High Cost of Anti-Immigrant Laws

In Georgia, HB 87 is a “giant scarecrow” for immigrant labor, and the result has been hundreds of millions in lost crops.

Oct 12, 2011 / Feature / Greg Asbed and Sean Sellers

Mr. Friedman, Meet Mr. Obama

Mr. Friedman, Meet Mr. Obama Mr. Friedman, Meet Mr. Obama

The New York Times columnist faults President Obama for failing to do… exactly what he did.

Oct 12, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman

Gandhi and South Africa

Gandhi and South Africa Gandhi and South Africa

Why was Joseph Lelyveld’s history of Gandhi’s years in South Africa attacked by India’s Hindu right?

Oct 12, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Martha C. Nussbaum

Questions for San Francisco DA Candidate David Onek Questions for San Francisco DA Candidate David Onek

The longtime criminal justice reformer believes the city can improve public safety through smarter spending on social services.

Oct 11, 2011 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Dr. John Carlos Raises His Fist With Occupy Wall Street Dr. John Carlos Raises His Fist With Occupy Wall Street

Being at Occupy Wall Street with 1968 Olympian John Carlos was an unforgettable experience.

Oct 11, 2011 / Dave Zirin

Nation Interns Choose the Week’s Most Important Stories (10/7/11) Nation Interns Choose the Week’s Most Important Stories (10/7/11)

 Read about this week's important stories around the world, and leave your comments. 

Oct 11, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation

Another Racial Misstep for Perry? Another Racial Misstep for Perry?

Rick Perry’s campaign, beset by a report that his hunting ranch had a racist name, makes a questionable scheduling decision.

Oct 11, 2011 / Ben Adler

The Legacy of Al Davis: Oakland Raider, Urban Raider The Legacy of Al Davis: Oakland Raider, Urban Raider

Any honest look at Al Davis's life shows a checkered legacy of the legendary NFL owner.

Oct 10, 2011 / Dave Zirin

This (Past) Week: Coverage of Occupy Wall Street. PLUS: Anita Hill, Then and Now This (Past) Week: Coverage of Occupy Wall Street. PLUS: Anita Hill, Then and Now

 This week, The Nation's coverage of Occupy Wall Street. Plus, a special tribute to Anita Hill, twenty years later.

Oct 10, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Legacy of Al Davis: Oakland Raider, Urban Raider The Legacy of Al Davis: Oakland Raider, Urban Raider

Any honest look at Al Davis's life shows a checkered legacy of the legendary NFL owner.

Oct 10, 2011 / Dave Zirin

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