Bob Costas: ‘I Stand by What I Said’ Bob Costas: ‘I Stand by What I Said’
Costas has ignited a firestorm after his comments on gun culture during halftime of Sunday Night Football. He tells us now why he won’t back down.
Dec 6, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
The FCC Must Not Give Rupert Murdoch More Control Over US Media The FCC Must Not Give Rupert Murdoch More Control Over US Media
The man that proposed “Petraeus for President” threatens to dominate airwaves and headlines in major American cities.
Dec 6, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Doing the Math Better: A Talk With Christian Parenti Doing the Math Better: A Talk With Christian Parenti
Author Christian Parenti, in conversation with NYU student Rebecca Nathanson, explains why fossil-fuel divestment campaigns—now gaining popularity on college campuses thanks ...
Dec 5, 2012 / StudentNation / Rebecca Nathanson
Our Student Prizewinners Our Student Prizewinners
We are delighted to announce the winners of The Nation’s seventh annual Student Writing Contest, Andrew Gambrione and Tess Saperstein.
Dec 5, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors
Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat Go to Your Womb, Ross Douthat
The New York Times columnist is so obsessed with women’s fertility, it’s too bad he can’t get pregnant himself.
Dec 5, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Kasandra Perkins Did Not Have to Die Kasandra Perkins Did Not Have to Die
When we don't call domestic violence what it is, we dishonor the victims.
Dec 5, 2012 / Blog / Jessica Valenti
Bill McKibben: Connecting the Dots on Climate Change Bill McKibben: Connecting the Dots on Climate Change
In the aftermath of a superstorm, Americans are finally waking up to global warming.
Dec 5, 2012 / Video / The Nation Video and On The Earth Productions
Dave Zirin: ‘I Applaud Bob Costas’ Dave Zirin: ‘I Applaud Bob Costas’
Mainstream media’s silence on gun control and mental health is the true outrage in the wake of Jovan Belcher's tragic murder-suicide.
Dec 5, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Why Is Walmart at War With the Huffington Post? Why Is Walmart at War With the Huffington Post?
Walmart’s latest critique of the outlet turns on the meaning of the word “new.”
Dec 4, 2012 / Blog / Josh Eidelson
The US Military Approves Bombing Children The US Military Approves Bombing Children
It’s not just all “military age males” being targeted in Afghanistan. Now, it’s kids, too, says the Military Times.
Dec 4, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss