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Thank God for Wolf Blitzer

Thank God for Wolf Blitzer Thank God for Wolf Blitzer

Because all disasters require divine punditry.

May 28, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Soccer Star Robbie Rogers: Out, Proud and Now Un-Retired!

Soccer Star Robbie Rogers: Out, Proud and Now Un-Retired! Soccer Star Robbie Rogers: Out, Proud and Now Un-Retired!

In a brilliant sign of our rapidly changing times, the gay soccer star will be taking the field.

May 26, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Politicization of the IRS This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Politicization of the IRS

This isn’t the first time the IRS has been accused of tareting political opponents—and it hasn’t always been right-wing groups who have drawn its scrutiny.

May 25, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

From Chicago to LA, Students Mass for Racial Justice

From Chicago to LA, Students Mass for Racial Justice From Chicago to LA, Students Mass for Racial Justice

As the spring semester ends and elected officials approach critical votes, students across the country are rising up to take back public education.

May 24, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

‘We Steal Secrets’: Filmmaker Alex Gibney Talks About Wikileaks

‘We Steal Secrets’: Filmmaker Alex Gibney Talks About Wikileaks ‘We Steal Secrets’: Filmmaker Alex Gibney Talks About Wikileaks

It’s a classic David and Goliath story—but who is the real David here?

May 24, 2013 / Blog / Jon Wiener

Campaign Alleges Retaliation Against Strikers in Federal Building

Campaign Alleges Retaliation Against Strikers in Federal Building Campaign Alleges Retaliation Against Strikers in Federal Building

Good Jobs Nation says that ten strikers from the Ronald Reagan Building food court were initially told they couldn’t come back to work.

May 23, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

How the Media Enabled US Drone Policy How the Media Enabled US Drone Policy

Eric on Tom Jones and what people are syaing about his book, and Reed on media and drones. 

May 23, 2013 / Blog / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

‘Star Trek’ and the Twilight of Idealism

‘Star Trek’ and the Twilight of Idealism ‘Star Trek’ and the Twilight of Idealism

Doesn't anyone dream of the stars in culture or in politics anymore?

May 23, 2013 / Blog / Michelle Dean

Women’s Equality or Public Financing? We Need Both

Women’s Equality or Public Financing? We Need Both Women’s Equality or Public Financing? We Need Both

Republicans are obfuscating the debate by offering a false choice between gender equality and the public financing of elections, when really the two issues are deeply linked. ...

May 23, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Katha Pollitt: Is Religion Inherently Sexist? Katha Pollitt: Is Religion Inherently Sexist?

Katha Pollitt speaks at length about whether religion can ever untie the knot between centuries-old ideology and sexism.

May 23, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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