Ten Takeaways From Pennsylvania’s Voter ID Trial Ten Takeaways From Pennsylvania’s Voter ID Trial
The state of Pennsylvania did a terrible job defending its voter ID law—but today a judge ruled it constitutional anyway.
Aug 3, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
Not-so Patriotic Gore Not-so Patriotic Gore
Eric on "Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion" and Reed on Gore Vidal.
Aug 3, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman
This Week in Poverty: ‘Respect the Worker’ This Week in Poverty: ‘Respect the Worker’
The latest on Palermo's factory workers in Milwaukee and SEIU janitors in Houston who are fighting for fair treatment and a decent wage.
Aug 3, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
The Power of Gabby Douglas The Power of Gabby Douglas
In gold medal–winning gymnast Gabby Douglas, we see the true power of political representation in sports.
Aug 3, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/1/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/1/12)
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 2, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Pussy Riot and the Two Russias Pussy Riot and the Two Russias
Lost in the coverage of the group’s struggle is the sobering reality of the country’s deep divisions.
Aug 2, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Fate of Julian Assange The Fate of Julian Assange
The Wikileaks founder has been in Ecuador’s London embassy for six weeks awaiting a decision on his request for asylum.
Aug 2, 2012 / Kevin Gosztola
The Upside of Ugly The Upside of Ugly
It’s more important for girls to be angry at our misogynist culture than to “love themselves.”
Aug 2, 2012 / Blog / Jessica Valenti
To Be American, Christian and Oppressed To Be American, Christian and Oppressed
Yesterday, members of America's Christian majority let the world know that they are under attack—and fighting back.
Aug 2, 2012 / Blog / Cord Jefferson
Peter Kornbluh: How WikiLeaks Changed Latin America Peter Kornbluh: How WikiLeaks Changed Latin America
The WikiLeaks cables not only uncovered extensive Washington influence in the region, it also ushered in a new age of investigative journalism.
Aug 2, 2012 / Audio / The Nation