Which Transformative American Leader, Born a Century Ago, Got Civil Rights Right? Ronald Reagan? No, Hubert Humphrey Which Transformative American Leader, Born a Century Ago, Got Civil Rights Right? Ronald Reagan? No, Hubert Humphrey
Both Ronald Reagan and Hubert Humphrey were born in 1911. Reagan said: "If an individual wants to discriminate against Negroes... it is his right to do so.” Humphrey emb...
Feb 6, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Obama Organizing Adviser Reflects on Arab Pro-Democracy Movement Obama Organizing Adviser Reflects on Arab Pro-Democracy Movement
A leading authority on social movements is encouraged by recent pro-democracy protests in Tunisia and Egypt.
Feb 4, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman
The Student Week Ahead The Student Week Ahead
A new weekly series highlighting the best in student events coast to coast.
Feb 4, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Stand With the People of Egypt Stand With the People of Egypt
Help maintain the morale, material circumstances and staying power of the Egyptian people.
Feb 3, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
How to Build a Progressive Tea Party How to Build a Progressive Tea Party
British liberals' protests have been ignored for years. So why did a campaign against the country's biggest tax dodgers suddenly gain traction?
Feb 3, 2011 / Feature / Johann Hari
A Ten-Step Guide to Launching US Uncut A Ten-Step Guide to Launching US Uncut
Gather some friends, pick a tax dodger and get on the street!
Feb 3, 2011 / Feature / Johann Hari
Will Fraudulent Foreclosure Filings be Stopped? Will Fraudulent Foreclosure Filings be Stopped?
Implore State AGs to step up to their moment in history.
Feb 3, 2011 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
Nation Conversations: Janet Elise Johnson on Iceland’s Feminist Successes Nation Conversations: Janet Elise Johnson on Iceland’s Feminist Successes
Johnson explains how the tiny Nordic country came to be the most feminist place on earth.
Feb 3, 2011 / Audio / The Nation
Mourning Gabe Zimmerman Mourning Gabe Zimmerman
Remembering the progressive aide to Gabrielle Giffords who died in the attack in Tucson, Arizona.
Feb 1, 2011 / Lived History / Josh Nathan-Kazis
Washington Embraces Al Jazeera Washington Embraces Al Jazeera
Now will Obama actively encourage cable networks to end Bush administration–inspired censorship of the network?
Feb 1, 2011 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill