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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 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 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 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

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