In the Real World, the So-Called ‘Boy Crisis’ Disappears In the Real World, the So-Called ‘Boy Crisis’ Disappears
Girls may outperform boys in school, but the workplace is still stacked against them.
May 19, 2014 / Bryce Covert
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 5/16/2014? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 5/16/2014?
This week: parasites, pill pushers and public parks.
May 16, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Why This Missouri Death Row Inmate Wants His Execution Videotaped Why This Missouri Death Row Inmate Wants His Execution Videotaped
“If Missouri officials are confident enough to execute Russell Bucklew, they should be confident enough to videotape it.”
May 16, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures Inquiry Into Bridgegate Provides Clues That Christie Knew About the Lane Closures
Christie’s former top political aide and the governor’s spokesman dispute each other’s recollections.
May 16, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
We’re Going to Be Talking About Reparations This Year We’re Going to Be Talking About Reparations This Year
The labor of generations of black bodies has created massive amounts of wealth for everyone but the people whose work was exploited. And we’ve continued to suffer the consequ...
May 16, 2014 / Mychal Denzel Smith
Jill Abramson Was Right Jill Abramson Was Right
The former Times executive editor seems to have been pushed out for defending fundamental journalistic principles.
May 15, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg
Next Week, Alabama’s Backdoor Abortion Ban Goes on Trial Next Week, Alabama’s Backdoor Abortion Ban Goes on Trial
Three of the state’s five clinics may have to close their doors. Here’s what’s at stake.
May 15, 2014 / Dani McClain
‘There Will Be No World Cup’: Brazil on the Brink ‘There Will Be No World Cup’: Brazil on the Brink
The World Cup is rapidly coming to Brazil. The protests are already there.
May 15, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Watch Eric Holder Blast the ‘Excessive’ Use of Solitary Confinement in Juvenile Facilities Watch Eric Holder Blast the ‘Excessive’ Use of Solitary Confinement in Juvenile Facilities
International organizations have said the seclusion of youth in custody amounts to torture.
May 15, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
How a ‘New Secessionist’ Movement Is Threatening to Worsen School Segregation and Widen Inequalities How a ‘New Secessionist’ Movement Is Threatening to Worsen School Segregation and Widen Inequalities
Sixty years after Brown, whiter, wealthier communities are breaking away from racially and economically diverse school districts.
May 15, 2014 / Susan Eaton