Learning About Labor Learning About Labor
This essay, a finalist in The Nation's Student Writing Contest, argues that the new president should restore workers' rights ASAP.
Dec 15, 2008 / Feature / Hugh Baran
Jon Stewart and Mike Huckabee Debate Marriage Equality Jon Stewart and Mike Huckabee Debate Marriage Equality
Jon Stewart challenges Republican Mike Huckabee over the hypocrisy and dishonesty of his anti-marriage equality positions.
Dec 12, 2008 / Video / The Daily Show
Chicago Striker Speaks Out Chicago Striker Speaks Out
A labor organizer from Chicago sheds light on the ongoing protest for wages owed to Republic Windows and Doors workers.
Building for the Future Building for the Future
An activist calls for engaging youth in political life beyond the election.
Dec 10, 2008 / Editorial / Supriya Pillai
Jack Black and Many More Star in ‘Prop 8: The Musical’ Jack Black and Many More Star in ‘Prop 8: The Musical’
Hollywood stars like Jack Black, John C. Reilly and Neil Patrick Harris parody the absurdity of the religious right's pro-Prop 8 position...in song.
Dec 3, 2008 / Video / Funny or Die
Keith Olbermann, Candace Gingrich Discuss Prop 8 Keith Olbermann, Candace Gingrich Discuss Prop 8
Newt Gingrich's sister speaks out about her brother's homophobia and the backlash to Prop 8 in California.
Power Shift 2009 Power Shift 2009
Ten thousand young activists are planning to underscore the urgency of dramatic action on climate change.
Nov 25, 2008 / StudentNation / The Nation
Push Back on Prop 8 Push Back on Prop 8
If the courts don't overturn Proposition 8, expect an initiative challenging it to appear on a California ballot.
Nov 19, 2008 / Editorial / Torie Osborn
The People’s Choice The People’s Choice
Finally, a prochoice president. Here are five ways to solidify his position.
Nov 19, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt
You Voted. Now What? You Voted. Now What?
Barack Obama may be able to seize the moment and push a new kind of politics, but not unless he is pushed to do so. So here's a young voter's post-election guide, from the grassroo...
Nov 16, 2008 / Feature / Kristina Rizga