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UCLA Law Students of Color Sound an Alarm

UCLA Law Students of Color Sound an Alarm UCLA Law Students of Color Sound an Alarm

There are thirty-three black students in the UCLA School of Law student body of 1,100.

Feb 13, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam?

Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam? Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam?

Why has the mainstream, right-wing response to NFL prospect and SEC defensive player of the year Michael Sam’s announcement that he is gay been a chorus of crickets? 

Feb 13, 2014 / Dave Zirin

The Empowerment Elite Claims Feminism

The Empowerment Elite Claims Feminism The Empowerment Elite Claims Feminism

As the movement enjoys a star moment, “controversial” issues risk being left behind.

Feb 12, 2014 / Feature / Jessica Valenti

[PHOTOS] How One Fashion Designer Is Keeping Jobs in New York

[PHOTOS] How One Fashion Designer Is Keeping Jobs in New York [PHOTOS] How One Fashion Designer Is Keeping Jobs in New York

At Nanette Lepore’s studio, that Fashion Week magic starts with the actual work of patternmaking, cutting and sewing.

Feb 12, 2014 / Elizabeth Cline

While We Celebrate Michael Sam, Don’t Forget Sasha Menu Courey

While We Celebrate Michael Sam, Don’t Forget Sasha Menu Courey While We Celebrate Michael Sam, Don’t Forget Sasha Menu Courey

Don’t let the glowing press around Mizzou distract from the school’s awful response to a rape allegation.

Feb 12, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

An Open Letter to President Obama: Close Guantánamo Bay

An Open Letter to President Obama: Close Guantánamo Bay An Open Letter to President Obama: Close Guantánamo Bay

Prominent lawyers from Obama's home state of Illinois urge the president to shutter the infamous, illegal prison. 

Feb 12, 2014 / Abner Mikva, James Thompson, and Scott Turow

How Universal Pre-K Could Redistribute Wealth—Right Here, Right Now

How Universal Pre-K Could Redistribute Wealth—Right Here, Right Now How Universal Pre-K Could Redistribute Wealth—Right Here, Right Now

The case for Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan does not actually require copious amounts of data on long-term educational outcomes.

Feb 12, 2014 / Betsy Reed

Distorting Russia

Distorting Russia Distorting Russia

How the American media misrepresent Putin, Sochi and Ukraine.

Feb 12, 2014 / Stephen F. Cohen

Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact

Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact Women Break an Olympic Barrier, Keep Reproductive Organs Intact

It’s been ninety years since ski jumping became an Olympic sport. Today was the first time women could compete.

Feb 11, 2014 / Alec Luhn

Water and Soil, Grain and Flesh

Water and Soil, Grain and Flesh Water and Soil, Grain and Flesh

Walter Johnson reconsiders the connection between slavery and capitalism.

Feb 11, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Robin Einhorn

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