Still Awaiting Relief, Haitians Question the Election Results Still Awaiting Relief, Haitians Question the Election Results
Amid widespread allegations of electoral fraud and a chaotic international relief effort, Haitians themselves are surviving with dignity and heroism.
Nov 30, 2010 / James North
Police Detained UK Student Protesters En Masse: A Firsthand Account Police Detained UK Student Protesters En Masse: A Firsthand Account
Take a protest, toss in hundreds of police officers with riot shields, then block the protesters into an area of open space with no toilets, food or shelter, for hours. If anyone t...
Nov 30, 2010 / StudentNation / Laurie Penny
The NCAA Should Shut Down Notre Dame’s Football Program The NCAA Should Shut Down Notre Dame’s Football Program
Two students under 21 years of age have died this semester in connectionw ith Notre Dame. The school's culture of King Football deserves the blame and should therefore receive ...
Nov 29, 2010 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The Latest on the British Student Movement The Latest on the British Student Movement
While most American students took the long weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving, education cut protests in the UK rolled on.
Nov 29, 2010 / StudentNation / Angus Johnston
An Apology to John Tyner An Apology to John Tyner
The Nation hasn't been—and never will be—in the business of muffling citizen protest.
Nov 28, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Altercation Gift-Giving Guide, Part I The Altercation Gift-Giving Guide, Part I
Alter-reviews, gift-giving guide of Alter-approved books and the mail.
Nov 24, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman
On Condoms, Hope From the Pope On Condoms, Hope From the Pope
The pope has said both men and women can use condoms to protect themselves from HIV. Can he now say that women can use them to protect themselves from the dangers of pregnanc...
Nov 23, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Misunderestimation of Sarah Palin The Misunderestimation of Sarah Palin
As American life becomes more and more like reality television, could product placement of a candidate become the surest route to the presidency?
Nov 23, 2010 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
‘It’s Bigger Than Professional Football’: Talking With NFLPA President DeMaurice Smith ‘It’s Bigger Than Professional Football’: Talking With NFLPA President DeMaurice Smith
NFL Players Association President DeMaurice Smith is calling on circles of people well beyond football fans to help the league avoid an owners' lockout in 2011.
Nov 23, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin
Governor Christie Pimps O’Keefe Video Smear of Heroic Teacher Governor Christie Pimps O’Keefe Video Smear of Heroic Teacher
New Jersey governor Chris Christie’s alliance with peeping con James O’Keefe is about more than just hating unions.
Nov 22, 2010 / The Notion / Leslie Savan