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Alabama Hostage Rescue: Using the Military at Home?

Alabama Hostage Rescue: Using the Military at Home? Alabama Hostage Rescue: Using the Military at Home?

A slippery slope that ought to scare us all.

Feb 5, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Mike Papantonio: The Climate Change Point of No Return

Mike Papantonio: The Climate Change Point of No Return Mike Papantonio: The Climate Change Point of No Return

If the earth's temperature rises by another 2 degrees celsius, our planet faces mass extinctions.

Feb 5, 2013 / Video / On The Earth Productions and The Nation Video

The American Lockdown State

The American Lockdown State The American Lockdown State

Post-legal drones, the bin Laden Tax and other wonder of our American world.

Feb 5, 2013 / Tom Engelhardt

New York Dems Shouldn’t Make Political Hay of Brooklyn College’s Panel on BDS

New York Dems Shouldn’t Make Political Hay of Brooklyn College’s Panel on BDS New York Dems Shouldn’t Make Political Hay of Brooklyn College’s Panel on BDS

Democrats’ condemnation of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions discussion at Brooklyn College displays their concern for election results, not “academic freedom.”

Feb 5, 2013 / Blog / Katha Pollitt

Michelle, Beyoncé and the Fruitless Politics of Respectability

Michelle, Beyoncé and the Fruitless Politics of Respectability Michelle, Beyoncé and the Fruitless Politics of Respectability

Kathryn Jean Lopez is disappointed that the first lady holds Beyoncé in such high regard. Even if she didn’t, that wouldn’t stop the racist and sexist attacks ai...

Feb 5, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

The Real Problem With Brooklyn College’s BDS Forum Was the Backlash

The Real Problem With Brooklyn College’s BDS Forum Was the Backlash The Real Problem With Brooklyn College’s BDS Forum Was the Backlash

There is something disingenuous about cries that the forum does not represent the spectrum of views on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Feb 4, 2013 / Blog / Chris Hayes

Dave Zirin: Where Sports, Politics and the Kardashians Collide

Dave Zirin: Where Sports, Politics and the Kardashians Collide Dave Zirin: Where Sports, Politics and the Kardashians Collide

Appearing on Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, the Nation writer discusses the false gap between sports and politics. 

Feb 4, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

To My Male Relatives on Facebook Who ‘Like’ Sexism

To My Male Relatives on Facebook Who ‘Like’ Sexism To My Male Relatives on Facebook Who ‘Like’ Sexism

Don’t click for misogyny!

Feb 4, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

Ten Things to End Rape Culture

Ten Things to End Rape Culture Ten Things to End Rape Culture

Rape culture exists because we don't believe it does. Here's how to empower men and women to change the status quo.

Feb 4, 2013 / The Nation

Brooklyn College President Defends BDS Forum Brooklyn College President Defends BDS Forum

"it is incumbent upon us to uphold the tenets of academic freedom and allow our students and faculty to engage in dialogue and debate on topics they may choose, even those with whi...

Feb 4, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

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