From Selma to Madison, a Generation Demands Justice From Selma to Madison, a Generation Demands Justice
Across the country, students and communities of color rise.
Mar 16, 2015 / StudentNation / StudentNation
March 15, 1965: Lyndon Johnson’s ‘We Shall Overcome’ Speech March 15, 1965: Lyndon Johnson’s ‘We Shall Overcome’ Speech
“No one who heard the President can doubt his sincerity,” The Nation observed, “but neither can we forget the lateness of his conversion.”
Mar 15, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac
Why Governor Cuomo’s Education Proposals Are As Bad for Students As They Are for Teachers Why Governor Cuomo’s Education Proposals Are As Bad for Students As They Are for Teachers
Governor Cuomo's public school agenda puts both students and teachers in jeopardy.
Mar 13, 2015 / StudentNation / Leah Brunski
Dissent Versus Sabotage Dissent Versus Sabotage
Through a half-century of foreign policy hardball, there’s a line I’ve never crossed.
Mar 13, 2015 / Rep. John Conyers
What About Israel’s Nuclear Bomb? What About Israel’s Nuclear Bomb?
Israel’s nuclear superiority is a pivotal factor in the chaotic conflicts and occasional wars of the Middle East—it shouldn't be left out of this conversation.
Mar 12, 2015 / William Greider
Rand Paul, Vaccinations and the (Not So) Secret History of White Supremacy Rand Paul, Vaccinations and the (Not So) Secret History of White Supremacy
The senator’s confusion over the smallpox vaccine is symptomatic of libertarian confusion over the history of slavery.
Mar 12, 2015 / Greg Grandin
Utah’s Legislature Paves the Way for Execution by Firing Squad Utah’s Legislature Paves the Way for Execution by Firing Squad
Chris Hayes talks to a GOP congressman who wants to bring back the firing squad about the ethics of the death penalty.
Mar 12, 2015 / Chris Hayes
The Message Behind the Senate GOP’s Letter to Iran The Message Behind the Senate GOP’s Letter to Iran
It's official: the Republican establishment in Washington has completely delegated its policy on Iran and Israel to its most hardline factions.
Mar 12, 2015 / Jim Lobe and Foreign Policy In Focus
Does It Matter That Hillary Clinton Deleted Her E-Mails? Does It Matter That Hillary Clinton Deleted Her E-Mails?
Why might Clinton have chosen to bring on the perception problems that come with deleting e-mail?
Mar 12, 2015 / George Zornick
Bold Progressive Donna Edwards Enters Key Senate Race Bold Progressive Donna Edwards Enters Key Senate Race
The Maryland congresswoman who led the way in opposing Citizens United bids for the newly open seat.
Mar 12, 2015 / John Nichols