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How ALEC Is Creating Florida-Style Messes in Other States How ALEC Is Creating Florida-Style Messes in Other States

Another shooting of another unarmed African-American youth in another state has provoked more concerns about ALEC's model legislation.

Mar 26, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

The Nation en Español The Nation en Español

A collection of articles from "The Nation" translated into Spanish.

Mar 26, 2012 / The Nation

Trayvon Martin’s Death, LeBron James and the Miami Heat Trayvon Martin’s Death, LeBron James and the Miami Heat

The senseless killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin has provoked an outcry among athletes. Even among the most famous and infamous of them all, LeBron James.

Mar 25, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

This Week: Restoring Trust in Government. PLUS: The Nation En Español This Week: Restoring Trust in Government. PLUS: The Nation En Español

This week, our special issue asks, can we ever trust government again? Plus, Mychal Denzel Smith on Trayvon Martin, editors Liliana Segura on “Stand Your Ground” Laws a...

Mar 24, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Exposed: The Corporations Behind the Law That May Let Trayvon Martin’s Killer Go Free

Exposed: The Corporations Behind the Law That May Let Trayvon Martin’s Killer Go Free Exposed: The Corporations Behind the Law That May Let Trayvon Martin’s Killer Go Free

Here's what we know about the groups that help fund ALEC, the organization that drafted the law that keeps Trayvon Martin’s killer free.

Mar 23, 2012 / Suzanne Merkelson

‘God What a Simonizing Job…’ ‘God What a Simonizing Job…’

The latest Alter-review from Eric, while Reed points out the long term costs of Super Pacs.

Mar 23, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman

The Post-Racial Delusion The Post-Racial Delusion

The shooting of Trayvon Martin reminds us that the post-racial future was never really a possibility. 

Mar 23, 2012 / Blog / Jamelle Bouie

Marco Rubio Stands His Ground for Deadly ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws Marco Rubio Stands His Ground for Deadly ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws

The possible 2012 VP candidate voted for the law critics say provided the “license to kill” for the neighborhood watchman who shot Trayvon Martin.

Mar 23, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Jackie Robinson, Trayvon Martin and the Sad History of Sanford, Florida Jackie Robinson, Trayvon Martin and the Sad History of Sanford, Florida

The killing of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, reminds us of another chapter in its history.

Mar 23, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

This Week in Poverty: Paul Ryan’s Focus on Dignity This Week in Poverty: Paul Ryan’s Focus on Dignity

The congressman’s moral rhetoric doesn't square with his cruel budget.

Mar 23, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

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