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
Democracy Class Democracy Class
Rock the Vote’s Democracy Class could help ensure that young people learn their history, register to vote and make their electoral voice heard as soon as they are eligible.
Mar 22, 2012 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (3/21/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (3/21/12)
Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.
Mar 22, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Why We Need More Sarah Palins and Herman Cains Why We Need More Sarah Palins and Herman Cains
Electing more African-Americans and women to office will eventually mean more conservatives from both groups.
Mar 22, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert
No Justice for Trayvon Martin, No Peace No Justice for Trayvon Martin, No Peace
A thousand demonstrators gathered in Union Square to call for the prosecution of George Zimmerman, Martin’s killer. More protests are planned across the country.
Mar 22, 2012 / Umar Farooq and Connor Guy
Seven Steps to a Homeland Security Campus Seven Steps to a Homeland Security Campus
Campus spies. Pepper spray. SWAT teams. Welcome to Repress U, class of 2012.
Mar 22, 2012 / Michael Gould-Wartofsky
How ALEC Took Florida’s ‘License to Kill’ Law National How ALEC Took Florida’s ‘License to Kill’ Law National
The American Legislative Exchange Council made Florida's law into “model legislation.” The killing of Trayvon Martin reveals just how bad that model is.
Mar 22, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Why I’m Shock-Raged by the New Orleans Saints Suspensions Why I’m Shock-Raged by the New Orleans Saints Suspensions
Most agree the Saints should have met with some punishment for having a “bounty system” against opposing players, but the NFL is not being honest about why the suspensi...
Mar 21, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Do We Need Government to Fight Discrimination? Do We Need Government to Fight Discrimination?
Bringing social justice to scale means using those institutions that can set and enforce equity standards on race, gender, sexuality, and more.