The Marshall Islands Versus the World’s Nuclear Weapons States The Marshall Islands Versus the World’s Nuclear Weapons States
The historic US nuclear testing site is taking its case for disarmament to the International Court of Justice.
Jan 26, 2015 / Peter Weiss
Why Is an Israeli Defense Contractor Building a ‘Virtual Wall’ in the Arizona Desert? Why Is an Israeli Defense Contractor Building a ‘Virtual Wall’ in the Arizona Desert?
Israeli companies are using the lessons they’ve learned occupying Gaza to militarize the US border.
Jan 26, 2015 / Todd Miller and Gabriel Matthew Schivone
These Mental Health Patients Are Being Neglected on an Epidemic Scale These Mental Health Patients Are Being Neglected on an Epidemic Scale
Kaiser's workers and patients have had enough of epic waiting times and surging suicide rates.
Jan 26, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Chen
No, Obama Isn’t Waging a War on Stay-at-Home Mothers No, Obama Isn’t Waging a War on Stay-at-Home Mothers
Conservatives are outraged at Obama’s tax proposals because they won’t help stay-at-home parents. But we already help them—unless they’;re poor, that is.
Jan 23, 2015 / Blog / Bryce Covert
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 1/23/15? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 1/23/15?
What are Nation interns reading the week of 1/22/15?
Jan 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / StudentNation
The French Fry Fox The French Fry Fox
Who are the surrender monkeys now?
Jan 23, 2015 / Blog / Leslie Savan
New Maryland Governor Opens an Assault on Environmental and LGBT Protections New Maryland Governor Opens an Assault on Environmental and LGBT Protections
Despite his moderate image during the campaign, Larry Hogan has transformed into a hardline conservative almost overnight.
Jan 23, 2015 / Blog / George Zornick
Don’t Be Fooled: Republicans Are Still as Extreme on Abortion as Ever Don’t Be Fooled: Republicans Are Still as Extreme on Abortion as Ever
GOP leaders replaced one abortion restriction for another in a demonstration of pure pandering.
Jan 22, 2015 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters On the ‘Roe’ Anniversary, Let’s Remember: How We Talk About Abortion Rights Matters
A new guide for journalists argues that we get an inaccurate picture of reproductive health issues when we use language carelessly.
Jan 22, 2015 / Blog / Dani McClain
France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism France’s Muslim Communities Face Graver Threats Than the Lure of Extremism
Poverty in France’s Muslim communities should elicit public dismay, and not just because it’s among the factors that may have motivated Charlie Hebdo’s attackers.
Jan 22, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Chen