The Body Politic The Body Politic
When US soldiers venture abroad, women’s bodies can become the occupied territories.
Apr 8, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Akemi Johnson
Last Week, Students Struck in California, Walked Out in Newark and Sat-In at Dartmouth. What’s Next? Last Week, Students Struck in California, Walked Out in Newark and Sat-In at Dartmouth. What’s Next?
A wave of campus action sparks mass mobilization, police repression—and administrative concessions.
Apr 8, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation
What’s the GOP’s Excuse for Opposing Equal Pay This Time? What’s the GOP’s Excuse for Opposing Equal Pay This Time?
Same as the last time.
Apr 8, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
The UConn Huskies Win ‘NCAA Hunger Games Bingo’ The UConn Huskies Win ‘NCAA Hunger Games Bingo’
The UConn Huskies men’s basketball team are one shining example of why the NCAA needs a massive overhaul.
Apr 8, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Why Bobby Jindal’s Health Plan Is an Epic Fail Why Bobby Jindal’s Health Plan Is an Epic Fail
If he's the GOP’s idea man, then the Democrats are in good shape.
Apr 8, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
An Important Lesson From Right-Wing Science Dude An Important Lesson From Right-Wing Science Dude
Global warming is just one of many lies the ‘scientific community’ tries to impose on us.
Apr 8, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow
Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent
Manjula Martin is trying to arm freelance writers with knowledge, but capitalism has the upper hand.
Apr 7, 2014 / Julia Carrie Wong
Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’ Chris Hayes on Paternity Leave: ‘Take Some Time With Your Frickin’ Kid’
Hayes has no sympathy for the ’neanderthalish‘ views of sportscasters who opposte paternity leave for male athletes.
Apr 7, 2014 / Chris Hayes
Is America Uncomfortable With Black Rage? Is America Uncomfortable With Black Rage?
Mychal Denzel Smith appears on MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry show to discuss why food insecurity, mass incarceration and the destruction of the social safety net are rooted in r...
Apr 7, 2014 / Melissa Harris-Perry
An Appreciative Goodbye An Appreciative Goodbye
Contributor Jessica Valenti says farewell to The Nation.
Apr 7, 2014 / Jessica Valenti