New Ways of Thinking About Space New Ways of Thinking About Space
As last year’s occupations showed, cities need more places the public can call its own.
Sep 5, 2012 / Feature / Richard Sennett
Goldman Sachs Looks to Turn a Profit on a Program to Fight Recidivism Goldman Sachs Looks to Turn a Profit on a Program to Fight Recidivism
City officials say social impact bonds are a smart way to raise revenue. But government watchdogs worry about creeping corporate influence.
Aug 20, 2012 / Max Rivlin-Nadler
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/9/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/9/12)
Every week, Nation interns try to look beyond the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.
Aug 9, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
After Temple Shooting, Bloomberg Campaigns Against Intolerance and Gun Violence, and for… After Temple Shooting, Bloomberg Campaigns Against Intolerance and Gun Violence, and for…
Bloomberg has stirred presidential buzz before. He’s not running this year. But he is campaigning on some of the biggest issues of the moment.
Aug 7, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Liberal Defenders of Chick-Fil-A Unwittingly Defend Corporate Personhood [Updated] Liberal Defenders of Chick-Fil-A Unwittingly Defend Corporate Personhood [Updated]
Why are some liberals misrepresenting the debate and claiming corporations have First Amendment rights?
The Pot Making the Prisoners Black The Pot Making the Prisoners Black
Rational marijuana policy isn’t about getting to smoke joints. It’s about civil rights.
Jul 27, 2012 / Blog / Cord Jefferson
Women for Paid Sick Days Women for Paid Sick Days
Urge New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to pass paid sick day legislation. It’s common sense, smart and humane policy.
Jul 24, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Workers vs. Investors: Chicago Window Factory in Danger of Liquidation Workers vs. Investors: Chicago Window Factory in Danger of Liquidation
The workers at Republic Windows and Doors have formed a co-op, New Era Windows, and made a bid to buy the plant. The factory’s current owners seem intent on selling off its p...
Jul 5, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders
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