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Russian and American News Media Give ‘Mirror Image’ Accounts of MH17 Crash

Russian and American News Media Give ‘Mirror Image’ Accounts of MH17 Crash Russian and American News Media Give ‘Mirror Image’ Accounts of MH17 Crash

In Russia and in the US, the media play the blame game. 

Jul 22, 2014 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare

Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare Appeals Court Advances Mortal Threat to Obamacare

Conservative judges ruled to effectively gut the health law in twenty-seven states.

Jul 22, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick

Bad News

Bad News Bad News

In a world overwhelmed by violence and conflict, the news just gets worse and worse.

Jul 22, 2014 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Four Little Boys and the Price of Play in Gaza

Four Little Boys and the Price of Play in Gaza Four Little Boys and the Price of Play in Gaza

The beach is supposed to be a refuge for the children of Gaza. Now it is the scene of a war crime.

Jul 21, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

China Bars Sex Worker Rights Activist From Traveling to International AIDS Conference

China Bars Sex Worker Rights Activist From Traveling to International AIDS Conference China Bars Sex Worker Rights Activist From Traveling to International AIDS Conference

Hooligan Sparrow, a lone voice for China’s sex workers, is being gagged on the eve of her appearance at the International AIDS Conference in Australia.

Jul 21, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Chen

Blinded Me with Balance: How the US Media Get Science Coverage Wrong (& How They Can Get It Right)

Blinded Me with Balance: How the US Media Get Science Coverage Wrong (& How They Can Get It Right) Blinded Me with Balance: How the US Media Get Science Coverage Wrong (& How They Can Get It Right)

Eric on this week's concerts and Reed on the media’s coverage of climate change. 

Jul 21, 2014 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Eric Garner’s Death and the Exasperation With Police Violence

Eric Garner’s Death and the Exasperation With Police Violence Eric Garner’s Death and the Exasperation With Police Violence

We have ceded so much power to the police, and they brazenly flaunt it without fear of repercussion.

Jul 21, 2014 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

What ‘Nation’ Interns Are Reading the Week of 07/18/14

What ‘Nation’ Interns Are Reading the Week of 07/18/14 What ‘Nation’ Interns Are Reading the Week of 07/18/14

This week: Affirmative Action at UT Austin ruling, the labor market, and the truth about the immigration crisis. 

Jul 18, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Why a Win for Anti-Choice Protesters Might Also Strengthen Workers’ Rights to Strike

Why a Win for Anti-Choice Protesters Might Also Strengthen Workers’ Rights to Strike Why a Win for Anti-Choice Protesters Might Also Strengthen Workers’ Rights to Strike

The Roberts court has expanded First Amendment protections to such an extent that strikes, pickets, and boycotts should be protected as free speech.

Jul 18, 2014 / Moshe Z. Marvit

On Dwight Howard and #FreePalestine

On Dwight Howard and #FreePalestine On Dwight Howard and #FreePalestine

Dwight Howard and other NBA players are finding out that showing even token support for Palestinians comes with a price.

Jul 17, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

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