America After 9/11 America After 9/11
A systematic look at the patterns of rights abuses in the United States’ domestic “war on terror” since September 11, 2001.
Jan 2, 2014 / The Nation
The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth The Benghazi ‘Al Qaeda’ Myth
The New York Times demolishes conspiracy theories with plain, old-fashioned good reporting.
Jan 2, 2014 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
Happy New Year, Losers Happy New Year, Losers
Thanks to Chief Justice John Roberts, millions of poor Americans won’t get health insurance.
Dec 31, 2013 / Blog / William Greider
How Tarek Mehanna Went to Prison for a Thought Crime How Tarek Mehanna Went to Prison for a Thought Crime
As the government embraces a “counter-radicalization” approach to counterterrorism, prosecutors are turning radical beliefs into criminal acts.
Dec 31, 2013 / Amna Akbar
Bonus Question: What Does a Progressive School Policy Really Look Like? Bonus Question: What Does a Progressive School Policy Really Look Like?
de Blasio’s pick for schools chancellor is a great first step toward changing the direction of school reform in New York. But it was just the first step.
Dec 31, 2013 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
A Look Back at the Year in Crazy, Part Two A Look Back at the Year in Crazy, Part Two
Walmart organizes a food drive for its own employees and the Obamacare website bombs.
Dec 31, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow
Dear NFL Owners: It’s Not Your Coaches. It’s You. Dear NFL Owners: It’s Not Your Coaches. It’s You.
On "Black Monday" some firings just mask the rotting stench from the owner’s box.
Dec 31, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Welcome to the New America: Low-Wage Nation Welcome to the New America: Low-Wage Nation
Soon we’ll all be stuck with the unjust working conditions that immigrants face: contingent jobs, with lousy pay and few or no benefits.
Dec 30, 2013 / Editorial / Saket Soni
The Year in Feminism The Year in Feminism
Amid the bad news for women, the year had its bright moments.
Dec 30, 2013 / Column / Katha Pollitt
If It Quacks Like a Duck If It Quacks Like a Duck
With Duck Dynasty, A&E has a golden opportunity to get real.
Dec 30, 2013 / Against the Current / Richard Kim