Society

Tim Atkins Was Wrongfully Imprisoned for 23 Years—Why Is California Denying Him Compensation?

Tim Atkins Was Wrongfully Imprisoned for 23 Years—Why Is California Denying Him Compensation? Tim Atkins Was Wrongfully Imprisoned for 23 Years—Why Is California Denying Him Compensation?

A tough-on-crime prosecutor stands between Atkins and his payment.

Mar 9, 2016 / Feature / Jessica Pishko

Monica Bailey

There Goes the Neighborhood: How Brooklyn Got Gentrified There Goes the Neighborhood: How Brooklyn Got Gentrified

In the first episode of our new podcast series, we visit Bed-Stuy to learn how developers find properties to flip—and what happens to people who already live there.

Mar 9, 2016 / Podcast / Kai Wright and There Goes the Neighborhood

Harvard University

Universities Are Becoming Billion-Dollar Hedge Funds With Schools Attached Universities Are Becoming Billion-Dollar Hedge Funds With Schools Attached

Students are beginning to urge divestment.

Mar 8, 2016 / StudentNation / Astra Taylor

How AIPAC Mainstreams Anti-Muslim Hate

How AIPAC Mainstreams Anti-Muslim Hate How AIPAC Mainstreams Anti-Muslim Hate

After withdrawing at the last minute in 2015, a twice-disgraced Islamophobe will be back at the pro-Israel group’s annual summit this year.

Mar 8, 2016 / Ali Gharib

Bernie Sanders Keeps Winning—and Pundits Don’t Like It

Bernie Sanders Keeps Winning—and Pundits Don’t Like It Bernie Sanders Keeps Winning—and Pundits Don’t Like It

Weekend caucuses give the senator wins in Kansas, Nebraska, and Maine, while Clinton takes Louisiana.

Mar 7, 2016 / John Nichols

Trump

‘Trump’ Has Become a Racial Taunt at High School Sporting Events ‘Trump’ Has Become a Racial Taunt at High School Sporting Events

Powerful people in sports have helped to legitimize this man, and we’re already seeing the consequences play out.

Mar 7, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Florida voting lines

Race Versus Class in the Democratic Coalition Race Versus Class in the Democratic Coalition

A recent survey confirms that black and white progressives are as starkly divided as the rest of the nation on how race shapes American life.

Mar 7, 2016 / Sean McElwee

Nancy Reagan and the Problem of the Two Nancys

Nancy Reagan and the Problem of the Two Nancys Nancy Reagan and the Problem of the Two Nancys

There were two Nancy Davises in Hollywood in the early ’50s. One ended up in the White House—the other one ended up flipping burgers in a snack bar.

Mar 6, 2016 / Jon Wiener

Melissa Harris-Perry

Black TV Hosts Matter Black TV Hosts Matter

Melissa Harris-Perry says no to MSNBC’s money.

Mar 4, 2016 / Leslie Savan

New Hampshire primary

The Trump Obsession Neglects (and Obscures) What Is Really Happening in 2016 The Trump Obsession Neglects (and Obscures) What Is Really Happening in 2016

There are real issues and real trends in play that are bigger than one man.

Mar 4, 2016 / John Nichols

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