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If States Opt Out of Medicaid Expansion, Over 4 Million Women Could Remain Uninsured If States Opt Out of Medicaid Expansion, Over 4 Million Women Could Remain Uninsured

Low-income women were expected to be among the biggest beneficiaries of the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion. Now that’s at risk.

Jul 17, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Whose Side Is the American Farm Bureau On? Whose Side Is the American Farm Bureau On?

The answer—Big Ag. Just ask the family farmers who dared to protest an industrial hog farm in Missouri.

Jul 16, 2012 / Ian T. Shearn

When Rape Jokes Aren’t Funny When Rape Jokes Aren’t Funny

Rape jokes that expose the cruelty of the act can be funny. Tosh’s wasn’t. 

Jul 16, 2012 / Blog / Melissa Harris-Perry

GOP Veep: Why It Won’t Be Condi, Christie or Daniels GOP Veep: Why It Won’t Be Condi, Christie or Daniels

The reaction on the right to the possibility of Condoleeza Rice as Romney’s running mate sent Mitt a clear message.  

Jul 16, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Against Abolishing Football at Penn State Against Abolishing Football at Penn State

It would bring vengeance without justice.

Jul 15, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Dear Mr. Romney, I Want More Free Stuff From the Government Dear Mr. Romney, I Want More Free Stuff From the Government

A reason to “go vote for the other guy.”

Jul 14, 2012 / Blog / Jon Wiener

‘She Was Black as the Night…’ ‘She Was Black as the Night…’

 Eric on David Johansen, Nora Ephron and Woodie Guthrie. Reed on Louie CK.

Jul 13, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman

10 Comedians Who Aren’t Defending Rape Jokes 10 Comedians Who Aren’t Defending Rape Jokes

Funnily enough, not all comedians are defending Daniel Tosh’s rape jokes.

Jul 13, 2012 / Blog / Katie Halper

Anatomy of a Successful Rape Joke Anatomy of a Successful Rape Joke

Yes, jokes about rape can be funny. Daniel Tosh’s wasn’t.

Jul 12, 2012 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (7/12/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (7/12/12)

Every week, Nation interns try to cut through the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.

Jul 12, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

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