Journalists Begin, Finally, to Stand Up in Defense of WikiLeaks and Freedom of Information Journalists Begin, Finally, to Stand Up in Defense of WikiLeaks and Freedom of Information
"The overarching consideration should be the freedom to publish in a democratic society—including the freedom to publish material that a particular government would pref...
Dec 14, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Reason for Optimism out of the Cancún Climate Summit? Reason for Optimism out of the Cancún Climate Summit?
The agreements reached at last week's climate summit oblige all nations to reduce future emissions. The challenge now is to generate the political pressure to compel national lead...
Dec 14, 2010 / Mark Hertsgaard
Michael Moore on Why Posting Bail for Julian Assange is a ‘True Act of Patriotism’ Michael Moore on Why Posting Bail for Julian Assange is a ‘True Act of Patriotism’
While too many leading American journalists and most politicians cower, Michael Moore steps up to say: "WikiLeaks, God bless them, will save lives as a result of their actions...
Dec 14, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Students Unfazed By WikiLeaks Warnings Students Unfazed By WikiLeaks Warnings
Students at Columbia and Penn are unfazed by warnings to not discuss or link to WikiLeaks on social networking sites.
Dec 14, 2010 / StudentNation / Ellie Levitt
Update From the UK Student Protests: Police Beat Protesters Trapped in Parliament Square Kettle Update From the UK Student Protests: Police Beat Protesters Trapped in Parliament Square Kettle
The supposed heart of British democracy has become a searing wound of rage and retribution.
Dec 10, 2010 / StudentNation / Laurie Penny
Budding Prospects: Youth Activists Push Marijuana Reform Budding Prospects: Youth Activists Push Marijuana Reform
Fueled by serious funds, young advocates of legalization are poised for big gains.
Dec 9, 2010 / Feature / Aaron Houston
Spread the Joy Spread the Joy
Time again for the holiday gift guide.
Dec 9, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt
‘Quintessentially American’ DREAM Act Approved By House, But Senate Defers Action ‘Quintessentially American’ DREAM Act Approved By House, But Senate Defers Action
But does it stand a chance in the Senate?
Dec 9, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Dozens of House Dems Urge Pelosi to Block Tax Deal; Progressive Groups Ramp Up Pressure Dozens of House Dems Urge Pelosi to Block Tax Deal; Progressive Groups Ramp Up Pressure
Almost three dozen House members have signed letter that says: “We support extending tax cuts in full to 98 percent of American taxpayers, as the President initially proposed...
Dec 8, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols
Kids vs. Global Warming Kids vs. Global Warming
Many young people are confronting climate change with a seriousness of purpose that can help restore faith in the ability of humans to think beyond our own, short-term, self-intere...
Dec 8, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg