Occupy Colleges Takes the Next Step Occupy Colleges Takes the Next Step
Occupy Colleges calls for March 1 National Day of Action for Education.
Feb 28, 2012 / StudentNation / Diana Delgado
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
This Week in Poverty: Deal on Unemployment Benefits Leaves Out Poorest This Week in Poverty: Deal on Unemployment Benefits Leaves Out Poorest
Congress extended unemployment benefits, but it’s no good for those who’ve been jobless the longest.
Feb 24, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
Virginia Students Hunger-Strike for Living Wage Virginia Students Hunger-Strike for Living Wage
As a last resort to end a fourteen-year campaign for a living wage, fifteen students are now on day six of a hunger strike.
Feb 23, 2012 / Peter Rothberg
Occupy Colleges and the 2012 Election Occupy Colleges and the 2012 Election
"The youth didn't lose energy, we lost our leader."
Feb 23, 2012 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli
John Nichols: From Wisconsin to Zuccotti Park John Nichols: From Wisconsin to Zuccotti Park
What made the Wisconsin protests revolutionary?
Feb 23, 2012 / Francis Reynolds and Emily Douglas
From Nation Interns: This Week’s Top Stories (2/22) From Nation Interns: This Week’s Top Stories (2/22)
Each week, The Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.
Feb 23, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Texans Unite Against the Keystone Pipeline Texans Unite Against the Keystone Pipeline
Last Friday, protesters gathered in Paris, Texas, to support Lamar County farm manager Julia Trigg Crawford’s eminent domain court fight with TransCanada, which is proposing...
Feb 23, 2012 / Peter Rothberg