Society

Should de Blasio Have Taken Cuomo’s Deal on Universal Pre-K?

Should de Blasio Have Taken Cuomo’s Deal on Universal Pre-K? Should de Blasio Have Taken Cuomo’s Deal on Universal Pre-K?

The mayor signals he might accept universal pre-K without a tax hike. He might be in a better position if he had made that move weeks ago.

Mar 11, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

How to Win the Fight for Immigration Reform

How to Win the Fight for Immigration Reform How to Win the Fight for Immigration Reform

Change won’t come to America’s broken immigration system from policymakers. It will come from organizers.

Mar 10, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Oscar Chacon, Amy Shannon, and Foreign Policy In Focus

A Red Line for FIFA? Israel, Violence and What’s Left of Palestinian Soccer

A Red Line for FIFA? Israel, Violence and What’s Left of Palestinian Soccer A Red Line for FIFA? Israel, Violence and What’s Left of Palestinian Soccer

The deaths and imprisonments of the Palestinian soccer players at Israel’s hands demand answers.

Mar 10, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 3/7/2014?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 3/7/2014? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 3/7/2014?

This week: the World Cup's dark side, a 12-year-old scientist and a debate on truth.

Mar 8, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Foster Youth Win an Important Victory in Oregon

Foster Youth Win an Important Victory in Oregon Foster Youth Win an Important Victory in Oregon

Foster youth are leading the fight for public child welfare services.

Mar 7, 2014 / StudentNation / Simon Davis-Cohen and StudentNation

Rick Perry at CPAC Panel on Criminal Justice: ‘Shut Prisons Down. Save That Money.’

Rick Perry at CPAC Panel on Criminal Justice: ‘Shut Prisons Down. Save That Money.’ Rick Perry at CPAC Panel on Criminal Justice: ‘Shut Prisons Down. Save That Money.’

You won’t believe what some leading conservatives had to say about criminal justice reform this week—because they were actually right. 

Mar 7, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick

Why We Need International Women’s Day

Why We Need International Women’s Day Why We Need International Women’s Day

Over 100 years after the first International Women’s Day celebrations, women continue to trail behind men by every economic measure.

Mar 7, 2014 / Blog / Kathleen Geier

Major League Soccer to Start Season With Scab Refs

Major League Soccer to Start Season With Scab Refs Major League Soccer to Start Season With Scab Refs

The breakdown of negotiations has led Major League Soccer to fall back on what has become an all-too-familiar tactic in the world of sports.

Mar 7, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

What’s the Matter With California? Student Dispatches From Santa Cruz to the Border

What’s the Matter With California? Student Dispatches From Santa Cruz to the Border What’s the Matter With California? Student Dispatches From Santa Cruz to the Border

Across the state and beyond, students rail against racism and austerity.

Mar 7, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Oppose the Nomination of Ted Mitchell to the Department of Education

Oppose the Nomination of Ted Mitchell to the Department of Education Oppose the Nomination of Ted Mitchell to the Department of Education

President Obama's choice of Ted Mitchell as Under Secretary of the Department of Education has set off alarm bells for advocates for public education.

Mar 7, 2014 / Take Action / NationAction

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