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Jesse Jackson in Wisconsin: Economic Justice Is a Civil Right Jesse Jackson in Wisconsin: Economic Justice Is a Civil Right

From Madison, the civil rights leader explains how the protests of working people in Wisconsin are deeply connected to the struggle for civil rights in America's past and present.

Feb 24, 2011 / Video / GRITtv and The Nation

On Their Defunding Rampage, Will the GOP Stop at Planned Parenthood? On Their Defunding Rampage, Will the GOP Stop at Planned Parenthood?

The Nation’s Chris Hayes says that taking away Planned Parenthood's funding will only deny millions of women vital reproductive care. The Daily Show’s Kristen S...

Feb 24, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

All-American Decline in a New World All-American Decline in a New World

Never in memory have so many unjust or simply despicable rulers felt quite so nervous in the presence of unarmed humanity. And there has to be joy and hope in that alone.

Feb 24, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt

Government Shutdown: Will It Happen and Who’s to Blame?

Government Shutdown: Will It Happen and Who’s to Blame? Government Shutdown: Will It Happen and Who’s to Blame?

GOP extremism could soon force another government shutdown. Here's how Democrats should react.

Feb 24, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman

On Their Defunding Rampage, Will the GOP Stop at Planned Parenthood? On Their Defunding Rampage, Will the GOP Stop at Planned Parenthood?

The Nation's Chris Hayes says that taking away Planned Parenthood's funding will only deny millions of women vital reproductive care. The Daily Show's Kristen Schaal says that...

Feb 23, 2011 / Video / The Daily Show

Kazemi and Abdul-Qaadir: Recognizing the Courage of Muslim Athletes Kazemi and Abdul-Qaadir: Recognizing the Courage of Muslim Athletes

The US Basketball Writers Association just named men’s player Arsalan Kazemi of Rice and women’s player Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir of Memphis as the co-winners of their &ldquo...

Feb 23, 2011 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

Betting on Arianna Huffington Betting on Arianna Huffington

In defense of the editor of the Huffington Post. Not that the lady needs one, having been a leader in undermining the right-wing dominance of Internet reporting for over five yea...

Feb 23, 2011 / Robert Scheer

Denver Prosecutors Drop Gang Conspiracy Charges Denver Prosecutors Drop Gang Conspiracy Charges

Amidst allegations that government attorneys withheld key information while applying for wiretap permissions from federal judges, federal prosecutors in Denver dropped gang conspir...

Feb 23, 2011 / Tom Hayden

The Future of Public Education, as Much as Unions, Is at Stake in Wisconsin

The Future of Public Education, as Much as Unions, Is at Stake in Wisconsin The Future of Public Education, as Much as Unions, Is at Stake in Wisconsin

What has become clear to the protesters over the last week is that, beyond an assault on unions, Walker’s bill is part of a wider attack on working families and public educat...

Feb 21, 2011 / StudentNation / Sara Jerving

BREAKING NEWS: Packers Captain Charles Woodson Stands With Wisconsin’s Workers BREAKING NEWS: Packers Captain Charles Woodson Stands With Wisconsin’s Workers

Already multiple Packers have decided to stand with the protesters gathered in Madison. Yet none of the Packers who’ve spoken out have had the profile, respect, or cultural c...

Feb 20, 2011 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

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