Politics

A New Progressive Voice From New Mexico Joins the Senate

A New Progressive Voice From New Mexico Joins the Senate A New Progressive Voice From New Mexico Joins the Senate

One of the youngest and poorest senators, Martin Heinrich rose to the top as a supporter of labor and environmental issues.

May 13, 2013 / Sasha Abramsky

While Congress Debates Immigration, Deportations Rage On

While Congress Debates Immigration, Deportations Rage On While Congress Debates Immigration, Deportations Rage On

Advocates are pleading Obama to suspend the deportations of those who would gain status under a new immigration bill.

May 13, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado

Congressmen Seek Constitutional Guarantee of the Right to Vote

Congressmen Seek Constitutional Guarantee of the Right to Vote Congressmen Seek Constitutional Guarantee of the Right to Vote

The amendment declares, “Every citizen of the United States, who is of legal voting age, shall have the fundamental right to vote.”

May 13, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Who Will Drop the Next Nuclear Bomb?

Who Will Drop the Next Nuclear Bomb? Who Will Drop the Next Nuclear Bomb?

We ignore the ever-growing global arsenal of nuclear weapons at our peril.

May 13, 2013 / Nick Turse

The Tragically Brief Life and Cruel Death of Malcolm Shabazz The Tragically Brief Life and Cruel Death of Malcolm Shabazz

The mainstream media is using a deeply racist caricature to describe the passing of Malcolm X’s grandson.

May 11, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Why Did Harvard Give a PhD for a Discredited Approach to Race and IQ?

Why Did Harvard Give a PhD for a Discredited Approach to Race and IQ? Why Did Harvard Give a PhD for a Discredited Approach to Race and IQ?

The Heritage Foundation wouldn't stand behind it.

May 11, 2013 / Blog / Jon Wiener

The Troubling Case of Gregory Hicks

The Troubling Case of Gregory Hicks The Troubling Case of Gregory Hicks

He might be wrong about Benghazi—but Gregory Hicks is still a whistleblower and he shouldn’t be retaliated against. 

May 10, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

New York Students Join Solidarity Rally at Cooper Union [PHOTO ESSAY]

New York Students Join Solidarity Rally at Cooper Union [PHOTO ESSAY] New York Students Join Solidarity Rally at Cooper Union [PHOTO ESSAY]

Pictures and quotes from the May 8 rally to keep Cooper Union tuition-free.

May 10, 2013 / StudentNation / Caleb Savage and StudentNation

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (5/10/2013) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (5/10/2013)

Security in Somalia, racism at the Grey Lady and the biggest atomic security breach in United States history. Also: hipsters, Game of Thrones and the "Russian Facebook." ...

May 10, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

From Philadelphia to Raleigh, Students Resist Racism and Austerity

From Philadelphia to Raleigh, Students Resist Racism and Austerity From Philadelphia to Raleigh, Students Resist Racism and Austerity

As the school year hits the home stretch, students are walking out, sitting-in and organizing—against austerity hawks, toxic campus climates and wanton discrimination.

May 10, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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