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
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
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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