Society

Gun Talk: With Your Host, the Glib Sociopath

Gun Talk: With Your Host, the Glib Sociopath Gun Talk: With Your Host, the Glib Sociopath

Because, freedom. Duh. 

Jan 29, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Let’s End All Gun Deaths, Not Just Mass Killings

Let’s End All Gun Deaths, Not Just Mass Killings Let’s End All Gun Deaths, Not Just Mass Killings

A mother buries her fourth child lost to gun violence as we as a nation continue to avoid a real solution. 

Jan 29, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

Why Are Domestic Workers Ignored in Immigration Reform?

Why Are Domestic Workers Ignored in Immigration Reform? Why Are Domestic Workers Ignored in Immigration Reform?

They perform backbreaking work for low pay just like agricultural workers. Where’s their fast track?

Jan 29, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Soccer and Egypt’s Current ‘State of Emergency’

Soccer and Egypt’s Current ‘State of Emergency’ Soccer and Egypt’s Current ‘State of Emergency’

Soccer fan clubs helped topple Hosni Mubarak. Now they’re protesting the Morsi regime and its defense of murderous security forces.

Jan 29, 2013 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Dave Zirin: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down

Dave Zirin: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down Dave Zirin: How Politics Has Turned the Sports World Upside Down

Nation writer Dave Zirin talks with MSNBC’s Craig Melvin about how politics and sports are more intertwined now than ever before.

Jan 28, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism

Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism Seattle’s Unique Approach to Combating Racism

Glenn Harris discusses the goals and tactics of Seattle's unique "Race and Social Justice Initiative."

Jan 28, 2013 / Video / Laura Flanders

The Internet’s Toxic Relationship with HBO’s ‘Girls’

The Internet’s Toxic Relationship with HBO’s ‘Girls’ The Internet’s Toxic Relationship with HBO’s ‘Girls’

You could call Girls groundbreaking artistic work. You could also say it’s Internet trolling elevated to an art form.

Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Michelle Dean

From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy

From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy From Arizona to Montana, Native Voters Struggle for Democracy

Natives have proven crucial to Democrats’ success across the West, but their struggle for democracy remains one of the least acknowledged, ugly realities of every election.

Jan 28, 2013 / Voting Rights Watch / Voting Rights Watch and Aura Bogado

For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets

For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets For Black Boys, the NFL—and Traumatic Brain Injury—Can Be Lottery Tickets

What’s a little permanent brain damage when you’re facing a life of debilitating poverty?

Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Mychal Denzel Smith

Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’?

Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’? Pro-Rights, Pro-Freedom, Pro-Liberty: What Comes After ‘Pro-Choice’?

Katha’s readers respond to her column on Planned Parenthood’s move away from the label “pro-choice.”

Jan 28, 2013 / Blog / Katha Pollitt

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