Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/28/12) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (6/28/12)
Every week, Nation interns try to cut through the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.
Jun 27, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Queer Issues Are Class Issues: Where Next for the LGBTQ Movement? Queer Issues Are Class Issues: Where Next for the LGBTQ Movement?
From marriage to the military, LGBTQ people have won acceptance. Now can we tackle the unacceptable levels of fear, poverty and shame that pervade our society?
Jun 26, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders
What Can We Do About Gentrification? What Can We Do About Gentrification?
Are we self-segregating as we get more diverse?
Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes
Chicago Workers’ Economic Plan: Go Co-Operative! Chicago Workers’ Economic Plan: Go Co-Operative!
While President Obama was speechifying about our possible economic future, workers in one famous Chicago factory were taking a big step towards theirs.
Jun 15, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders
The Long Roots of the NYPD Spying Program The Long Roots of the NYPD Spying Program
Before the War on Terror and Ray Kelly's spies, the War on Crime helped transform the NYPD into a small army.
Jun 14, 2012 / Feature / Ramzi Kassem
Chicago Teachers Union Votes 90% Pro-Strike (Update) Chicago Teachers Union Votes 90% Pro-Strike (Update)
On Monday, 90% of Chicago Teachers Union members voted to support a strike if one is called.
Jun 12, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders
The Fight to Save the New York Public Library The Fight to Save the New York Public Library
The Central Library Plan will compromise the NYPL's scholarly mission.
May 30, 2012 / Books & the Arts / The Editors
Affordable Housing for Seniors in the Cross Hairs in Chicago Affordable Housing for Seniors in the Cross Hairs in Chicago
Property baron Sam Zell has made millions by cutting services and raising rent on retirees like those who came to his Chicago shareholder meeting.
May 15, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders
Jazz Fest and the Ghosts of New Orleans Jazz Fest and the Ghosts of New Orleans
In a city divided by extremes, the festival brings together all kinds of people to cook up something marvelous.
May 9, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Could Occupy New Haven’s Eviction Reinvigorate the Movement? Could Occupy New Haven’s Eviction Reinvigorate the Movement?
Just after its six-month anniversary, the last occupation in New England was evicted. Freed from maintaining camp life, will the occupiers' momentum return?
Apr 20, 2012 / Melinda Tuhus