Society

US Troops Told to ‘Hunt People for Jesus’ US Troops Told to ‘Hunt People for Jesus’

Evangelicals serving in Afghanistan add spreading Christianity to list of duties in defiance of US military law.

May 4, 2009 / Al Jazeera

Four Dead in Ohio Four Dead in Ohio

Today is the 39th anniversary of the killings of four student antiwar protesters at Kent State University.

May 4, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Seabiscuit Meets Syriana at the Derby Seabiscuit Meets Syriana at the Derby

In a victory for the little people, a long-shot little horse from nowhere overcomes 50 to 1 odds to win the Kentucky Derby. But wait. Look who owns part of the horse.

May 3, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin

Justice Souter’s Jurisprudence Justice Souter’s Jurisprudence

He has quietly and diligently mined the law to return history and humanity to the court. Obama would do well to name someone like him.

May 1, 2009 / Aziz Huq

Flawed Flu Prescription Flawed Flu Prescription

It's easy enough for the government to tell people to stay home or keep their kids home from school if they have flu symptoms--but what if they can't afford to miss work?

May 1, 2009 / Heather Boushey

Jeremy Tyler, Euro-Pro Jeremy Tyler, Euro-Pro

A promising young athlete causes a furor because he's leaving high school to play pro basketball. What's so wrong with that?

Apr 30, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin and Billy Buntin

Through a Lens Starkly Through a Lens Starkly

A rash of teen "sexting" has turned educators and law enforcement officials into instant oglers, hunting for crimes where none are intended.

Apr 29, 2009 / JoAnn Wypijewski

Rights, Not Raids Rights, Not Raids

Clearer rights for immigrants and jobs for workers hard-hit by the recession will go a long way to reduce competition and fear.

Apr 29, 2009 / David Bacon and Bill Ong Hing

Better Living Through Torture Better Living Through Torture

I should have been a member of the torture creative class, because now I would be having a good life.

Apr 29, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt

How Will the Budget Affect Students in Your State? How Will the Budget Affect Students in Your State?

Campus Progress' interactive map highlights how students would benefit from Obama's planned expansion of the Pell Grant program.

Apr 29, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

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