Society

‘Jamie Dimon, You’re No Good. The People Need a Robin Hood’ (VIDEO) ‘Jamie Dimon, You’re No Good. The People Need a Robin Hood’ (VIDEO)

Nurses and their allies launch a national campaign to push for a tax on financial transactions.

Jun 20, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Rodney Reed: Another Innocent Man on Texas’ Death Row? Rodney Reed: Another Innocent Man on Texas’ Death Row?

Sentenced to die after his DNA was found on murder victim Stacy Stites, Reed insists it was proof of an illicit affair—and that her police officer fiancé is the r...

Jun 19, 2012 / Jordan Smith

Fighting Back Against Stop-and-Frisk

Fighting Back Against Stop-and-Frisk Fighting Back Against Stop-and-Frisk

Several thousand people marched in silence down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue on June 17 to demand an end to the New York Police department's controversial stop-and-frisk policy.

Jun 19, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds

Father’s Day March Unites Thousands Against NYPD’s Stop-and-Frisk Policy Father’s Day March Unites Thousands Against NYPD’s Stop-and-Frisk Policy

Community members gathered to protest the discriminatory practice that has increased by 600 percent since Mayor Bloomberg took office.

Jun 19, 2012 / Max Rivlin-Nadler and Andrea Jones

Obama Boxes in Republicans on Immigration Obama Boxes in Republicans on Immigration

What do the Texas Republican Party and the president have in common? Nothing, except their support of an immigrant guest worker program.

Jun 19, 2012 / Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

This Week: Fear and Loathing of Islam. PLUS: A Conversation With Chris Hayes This Week: Fear and Loathing of Islam. PLUS: A Conversation With Chris Hayes

This week, a diverse range of contributors take a critical look at Islamophobia in The Nation's special issue. Plus, a conversation with Chris Hayes about his new book, and we laun...

Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket? What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket?

With different backgrounds but matching policies, the former Minnesota governor is on Mitt’s short list for running mate. 

Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Why Are Americans Losing Trust in the Supreme Court?

Why Are Americans Losing Trust in the Supreme Court? Why Are Americans Losing Trust in the Supreme Court?

One simple answer is: partisanship.

Jun 18, 2012 / Barry Friedman

Palestinian Soccer Star/Hunger Striker Mahmoud Sarsak to Be Freed by Israel Palestinian Soccer Star/Hunger Striker Mahmoud Sarsak to Be Freed by Israel

After imprisoning him without charges for three years, Israel is releasing the member of the Palestinian National Team.

Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

What Can We Do About Gentrification? What Can We Do About Gentrification?

Are we self-segregating as we get more diverse?

Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes

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