Goodbye Howard Zinn Goodbye Howard Zinn
Howard Zinn, the Boston University historian and political activist who was an early opponent of US involvement in Vietnam and the author of the seminal A People's History of the U...
Jan 27, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
Air America’s Fall Air America’s Fall
In the wake of Air America's sad demise, the rightwing blogs are predictably crowing.
Jan 22, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
VideoNation: Tony Kushner on LGBT Rights and Obama’s Agenda VideoNation: Tony Kushner on LGBT Rights and Obama’s Agenda
Leading gay rights activist Tony Kushner explains why Obama's first year signals a bright future for LGBT issues.
Jan 20, 2010 / Video / The Nation Video
The Dream Reborn The Dream Reborn
Markese Bryant (aka Doo Dat), born and raised in East Oakland, knows firsthand the effects of pollution and poverty in local communities of color. Now he's a leader in the movement...
Jan 19, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
An Interview with Haitian NBA Vet Olden Polynice An Interview with Haitian NBA Vet Olden Polynice
Olden Polynice played center in the NBA for 15 seasons. During that time, he distinguished himself as more than a hardnosed rebounder. He was the most visible Haitian athlete in th...
Jan 15, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
Ten Things You Can Do to Improve Your Healthcare Ten Things You Can Do to Improve Your Healthcare
Here are some ways to cut costs and improve outcomes no matter what happens to healthcare reform in Washington.
Jan 14, 2010 / Editorial / The Nation
Helping Haiti Helping Haiti
The most powerful earthquake ever recorded in the country struck Haiti yesterday, causing catastrophic destruction in the hemisphere's poorest nation.
Jan 13, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
Terror in Uganda Terror in Uganda
Uganda is a country where homosexuality is already illegal, where violent attacks are common and where rape is used to 'cure' people of their sexual orientation. Now, a shocking ne...
Jan 12, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
Diapers 101 Diapers 101
Did you know that diapers are not covered by public assistance programs like WIC or food stamps? And did you know that diaper companies do not make significant donations to shelter...
Jan 8, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
The Copenhagen Disaccord The Copenhagen Disaccord
Activists are figuring out what went wrong at the climate summit and what to do next.
Jan 7, 2010 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard