Jumaane Williams: Voices for Trayvon Martin Jumaane Williams: Voices for Trayvon Martin
From Stand-Your-Ground to Stop-and-Frisk.
Jul 15, 2013 / Video / The Nation Video
Ugly Opposition to Immigration Reform Comes Back to Capitol Hill Ugly Opposition to Immigration Reform Comes Back to Capitol Hill
Why can’t reporters be clear about nativist opposition to immigration reform?
Jul 15, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick
Trayvon Martin: From Lament to Rallying Cry Trayvon Martin: From Lament to Rallying Cry
To everyone who says we must respect the verdict: How long are we supposed to remain calm when the laws we are called to respect exist in an open assault on our humanity?
Jul 15, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith
Domestic Violence and George Zimmerman’s Defense Domestic Violence and George Zimmerman’s Defense
George Zimmerman's prior violence against girls and women was an overlooked and unchecked predictor of his killing of Trayvon Martin.
Jul 15, 2013 / Blog / Salamishah Tillet
‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict ‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict
A shocking verdict pushes athletes to speak their piece.
Jul 14, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin
As Feds Review Martin Case, NAACP Seeks DOJ Action and Targets State ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws As Feds Review Martin Case, NAACP Seeks DOJ Action and Targets State ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
"We are not done demanding justice for Trayvon Martin," says Ben Jealous. So far, more than 350,000 people have signed petitions demanding federal action.
Jul 14, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
Google Hosts Fundraiser for Climate Denier James Inhofe Google Hosts Fundraiser for Climate Denier James Inhofe
As Google and other tech giants gain weight in Washington, the gap between values and political value seems to be widening.
Jul 12, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
Student Debt Crisis Deepens Student Debt Crisis Deepens
In Mississippi, 54 percent of students have college loan debt and, on average, graduate with about $24,000 in student loans.
Jul 12, 2013 / StudentNation / Whitney Barkley and StudentNation
Going Off the Grid(lock) Going Off the Grid(lock)
Eric on the great American novel; and Reed on why gridlock doesn't explain Republican intransigence.
Jul 12, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Animating Black Bodies Animating Black Bodies
The Zimmerman defense animation will dehumanize a black youth; Fruitvale Station will humanize another.
Jul 12, 2013 / Blog / Aura Bogado