Oscar Pistorius and ‘the Dignity of Risk’ Oscar Pistorius and ‘the Dignity of Risk’
Pistorius has made history by becoming the first double amputee to compete at the Olympic Games.
Aug 6, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Updated: Texas Executes Man With IQ of 61 Updated: Texas Executes Man With IQ of 61
The Supreme Court waved forward the execution of Marvin Wilson despite a 2002 ban on executing people with intellectual disabilities.
Aug 6, 2012 / Blog / Liliana Segura
Shootings at Sikh Temple Test the Founding Faith of America Shootings at Sikh Temple Test the Founding Faith of America
Now is the time for President Obama to affirm the Jeffersonian ideal that no American “should suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief.”
Aug 6, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
This Week: A National Look at Voting Rights. PLUS: Remembering Gore Vidal This Week: A National Look at Voting Rights. PLUS: Remembering Gore Vidal
This week, a national look at voting rights courtesy of Voting Rights Watch 2012, a Nation and Colorlines.com partnership. Plus, we remember Gore Vidal's life and work, and editor-...
Aug 5, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Ten Takeaways From Pennsylvania’s Voter ID Trial Ten Takeaways From Pennsylvania’s Voter ID Trial
The state of Pennsylvania did a terrible job defending its voter ID law—but today a judge ruled it constitutional anyway.
Aug 3, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman
Not-so Patriotic Gore Not-so Patriotic Gore
Eric on "Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion" and Reed on Gore Vidal.
Aug 3, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman
This Week in Poverty: ‘Respect the Worker’ This Week in Poverty: ‘Respect the Worker’
The latest on Palermo's factory workers in Milwaukee and SEIU janitors in Houston who are fighting for fair treatment and a decent wage.
Aug 3, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
The Power of Gabby Douglas The Power of Gabby Douglas
In gold medal–winning gymnast Gabby Douglas, we see the true power of political representation in sports.
Aug 3, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/1/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/1/12)
Every week, Nation interns try to look beyond the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.
Aug 2, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Pussy Riot and the Two Russias Pussy Riot and the Two Russias
Lost in the coverage of the group’s struggle is the sobering reality of the country’s deep divisions.
Aug 2, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel