Genocide on Trial in Guatemala Genocide on Trial in Guatemala
Finally, after years of persistent effort by courageous women activists, one of the world’s most brutal dictators has been indicted.
Feb 29, 2012 / Laura Carlsen
Right-Wing Racism: Past, Present—and Future Right-Wing Racism: Past, Present—and Future
The GOP panders to racists, and liberals are blamed for a “neurotic” obsession with race.
Feb 29, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman
Jeremy Lin Inspires a Nation Jeremy Lin Inspires a Nation
The NBA point-guard phenom has sparked a national discussion about racism against Asian-Americans.
Feb 29, 2012 / Feature / Dave Zirin
Of Deserts and Promised Lands: The Dream of Global Justice Of Deserts and Promised Lands: The Dream of Global Justice
Jenny Martinez and Kathryn Sikkink offer conflicting histories of the ascendency of international courts.
Feb 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Samuel Moyn
UK Labor Leader Threatens Strikes During the London Olympics UK Labor Leader Threatens Strikes During the London Olympics
We might have ourselves a good-old fashioned strike scenario during the London Olympic games.
Feb 29, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Eyal Press: What Makes a Rebel? Eyal Press: What Makes a Rebel?
Confronting hard truths about conformity and resistance.
Feb 28, 2012 / The Nation
Obama’s Crackdown on Whistle-blowers Obama’s Crackdown on Whistle-blowers
Why have so many public workers been accused under the Espionage Act during Obama's presidency?
Feb 27, 2012 / Press Room
In Defense Of ‘The Help’ In Defense Of ‘The Help’
Though complicated by controversy, a weekend in Los Angeles with thirty domestic workers underscores the power of Hollywood to propel social change.
Feb 27, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Ilyse Hogue
Our Interview with UVA Football Player Joseph WIlliams, Hunger Striking for Campus Workers Our Interview with UVA Football Player Joseph WIlliams, Hunger Striking for Campus Workers
Jock for Justice Joseph Williams is putting his health on the line for a cause in which he deeply believes.
Feb 27, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Melissa Harris-Perry: How ‘The Help’ Commodifies Black Women’s Suffering Melissa Harris-Perry: How ‘The Help’ Commodifies Black Women’s Suffering
How does the movie The Help "photoshop" American history?
Feb 27, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Melissa Harris-Perry