Society

The ‘Environmentalists’ Who Scapegoat Immigrants and Women on Climate Change

The ‘Environmentalists’ Who Scapegoat Immigrants and Women on Climate Change The ‘Environmentalists’ Who Scapegoat Immigrants and Women on Climate Change

Americans put climate change low on their list of priorities. But consider how poor women fare when we opt out of the conversation.

Apr 22, 2014 / Dani McClain

Brazil’s World Cup Will Kick the Environment in the Teeth

Brazil’s World Cup Will Kick the Environment in the Teeth Brazil’s World Cup Will Kick the Environment in the Teeth

In Brazil, the impact of sports mega-events like the World Cup on the environment is nothing to cheer.

Apr 22, 2014 / Dave Zirin

People of Color Are Already Getting Hit the Hardest by Climate Change

People of Color Are Already Getting Hit the Hardest by Climate Change People of Color Are Already Getting Hit the Hardest by Climate Change

A conversation with Jacqueline Patterson, executive director of the NAACP’s Climate Justice Initiative.

Apr 22, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Want to Stop Climate Change? Take the Fossil Fuel Industry to Court

Want to Stop Climate Change? Take the Fossil Fuel Industry to Court Want to Stop Climate Change? Take the Fossil Fuel Industry to Court

Big Carbon is where Big Tobacco was, before it started losing.

Apr 21, 2014 / Feature / Dan Zegart

Rural Counties Turn to Prisons for Economic Salvation

Rural Counties Turn to Prisons for Economic Salvation Rural Counties Turn to Prisons for Economic Salvation

With coal not paying the bills, West Virginia has turned to prison construction.

Apr 21, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Obama Plans to Grant Clemency to ‘Hundreds, Perhaps Thousands,’ of Nonviolent Drug Offenders

Obama Plans to Grant Clemency to ‘Hundreds, Perhaps Thousands,’ of Nonviolent Drug Offenders Obama Plans to Grant Clemency to ‘Hundreds, Perhaps Thousands,’ of Nonviolent Drug Offenders

Obama has so far granted fewer pardons than any modern US president.

Apr 21, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

Ten Years Later: Questions Still Surround Pat Tillman’s Death

Ten Years Later: Questions Still Surround Pat Tillman’s Death Ten Years Later: Questions Still Surround Pat Tillman’s Death

We should demand the truth about the death of Pat Tillman.

Apr 21, 2014 / Dave Zirin

On the Death and Life’s Work of the Unconquerable Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter

On the Death and Life’s Work of the Unconquerable Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter On the Death and Life’s Work of the Unconquerable Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter

The passing of prisoner-rights advocate Rubin “Hurricane” Carter should be a clarion call to champion prisoner’s rights.

Apr 20, 2014 / Dave Zirin

40 Years After Breaking Babe Ruth’s Home Run  Record, Hank Aaron Still Gets Racist Hate Mail

40 Years After Breaking Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record, Hank Aaron Still Gets Racist Hate Mail 40 Years After Breaking Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record, Hank Aaron Still Gets Racist Hate Mail

Appearing on Al Jazeera America’s Consider This, Nation sports editor Dave Zirin comes to Hank Aaron‘s defense.

Apr 18, 2014 / Dave Zirin

As Deportations Continue to Tear Families Apart, Tell President Obama to Act

As Deportations Continue to Tear Families Apart, Tell President Obama to Act As Deportations Continue to Tear Families Apart, Tell President Obama to Act

While Congress drags its feet, President Obama could make a real difference in the lives of millions of immigrants and their families.

Apr 18, 2014 / NationAction

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