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The Miami Dolphins, Richie Incognito and the Rot in the National Football League

The Miami Dolphins, Richie Incognito and the Rot in the National Football League The Miami Dolphins, Richie Incognito and the Rot in the National Football League

The Ted Wells report about Miami Dolphins locker room bullying produces more questions than answers.

Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Merging Cable Giants Is ‘an Affront to the Public Interest’

Merging Cable Giants Is ‘an Affront to the Public Interest’ Merging Cable Giants Is ‘an Affront to the Public Interest’

Americans can and should say "no" to the consolidation of communications.

Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

TED Backpedals on Abortion Stance After Outrage

TED Backpedals on Abortion Stance After Outrage TED Backpedals on Abortion Stance After Outrage

TED claims that they welcome discussion of “abortion as a social justice issue.” Let‘s hold them to it.

Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

When Does Religious Freedom Mean Freedom to Discriminate?

When Does Religious Freedom Mean Freedom to Discriminate? When Does Religious Freedom Mean Freedom to Discriminate?

A Kansas bill to allow segregation against gay people shows us where the right’s conception of religious liberty leads. 

Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/14/2014?

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/14/2014? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/14/2014?

This week: fanfiction, advice for de Blasio and a history of CIA involvement in the Iowa Writers' Workshop.

Feb 13, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Storm Brews for de Blasio Over Snow

Storm Brews for de Blasio Over Snow Storm Brews for de Blasio Over Snow

We know what a progressive thinks about living wages and police stops. But what’s the progressive position on school cancellations?

Feb 13, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

UCLA Law Students of Color Sound an Alarm

UCLA Law Students of Color Sound an Alarm UCLA Law Students of Color Sound an Alarm

There are thirty-three black students in the UCLA School of Law student body of 1,100.

Feb 13, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam?

Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam? Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam?

Why has the mainstream, right-wing response to NFL prospect and SEC defensive player of the year Michael Sam’s announcement that he is gay been a chorus of crickets? 

Feb 13, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin

The Empowerment Elite Claims Feminism

The Empowerment Elite Claims Feminism The Empowerment Elite Claims Feminism

As the movement enjoys a star moment, “controversial” issues risk being left behind.

Feb 12, 2014 / Feature / Jessica Valenti

[PHOTOS] How One Fashion Designer Is Keeping Jobs in New York

[PHOTOS] How One Fashion Designer Is Keeping Jobs in New York [PHOTOS] How One Fashion Designer Is Keeping Jobs in New York

At Nanette Lepore’s studio, that Fashion Week magic starts with the actual work of patternmaking, cutting and sewing.

Feb 12, 2014 / Elizabeth Cline

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