Two Roads: The Politics of David Blatt and the Passion of Steve Kerr’s Father Two Roads: The Politics of David Blatt and the Passion of Steve Kerr’s Father
The NBA Finals coaches had their paths shaped by the conflicts of the Middle East, albeit on very different sides of the barbed wire.
Jun 10, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Hillary Clinton’s Ethical Challenge Hillary Clinton’s Ethical Challenge
Let’s stipulate that the Clintons haven’t ever done anything unethical. They have to make sure the public believes that, too.
Jun 9, 2015 / Stephen Gillers
Vincent Bugliosi’s Trophy Prosecution Wasn’t Charles Manson—It Was the Supreme Court Vincent Bugliosi’s Trophy Prosecution Wasn’t Charles Manson—It Was the Supreme Court
In a 2001 cover story in The Nation, Bugliosi eloquently denounced the Court's treasonous decision in Bush v. Gore.
Jun 9, 2015 / Back Issues / Richard Kreitner and Back Issues
‘Worse Than Forgetfulness’: Prison Escapes, Prison Suicides, Prison Conditions ‘Worse Than Forgetfulness’: Prison Escapes, Prison Suicides, Prison Conditions
Two stories in the news represent two very different forms of liberation from the same broken and oppressive system.
Jun 9, 2015 / Back Issues / Richard Kreitner and Back Issues
El Salvador’s Gang Violence: The Continuation of Civil War by Other Means El Salvador’s Gang Violence: The Continuation of Civil War by Other Means
Poverty, the politics of impunity and the long history of US-funded oppression are creating a new wave of refugees.
Jun 8, 2015 / Roberto Lovato
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 6/5/15? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 6/5/15?
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 6/5/15?
Jun 8, 2015 / StudentNation / StudentNation
From University Sit-Ins to Highway Blockades, the Spring Rages On From University Sit-Ins to Highway Blockades, the Spring Rages On
From Cleveland to Santa Barbara, the youth-led groundswell against racial and sexual violence continues.
Jun 8, 2015 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Budget Cuts, Layoffs, and a $1.5 Billion Campus Remodeling—What’s Wrong With This Picture? Budget Cuts, Layoffs, and a $1.5 Billion Campus Remodeling—What’s Wrong With This Picture?
These University of Chicago students are saying “no” to the administration’s austerity agenda.
Jun 8, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Chen
The People of Oakland Need to Occupy Their Sports Teams The People of Oakland Need to Occupy Their Sports Teams
As the Warriors play in the NBA finals, could all the sports franchises of Oakland leave town?
Jun 8, 2015 / Blog / Dave Zirin
How Many People Are Killed by Police? We’re Only Beginning to Find Out How Many People Are Killed by Police? We’re Only Beginning to Find Out
The number of lives matters
Jun 8, 2015 / Blog / Leslie Savan