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Remembering Elsie Richardson Remembering Elsie Richardson

Efforts she spearheaded in the sixties set model for the grassroots rebuilding efforts that would unfold in cities around the country in decades to come.

Apr 10, 2012 / Lived History / Michael Woodsworth

Big Trouble in Little Havana: The Perilous Politics of Ozzie Guillen Big Trouble in Little Havana: The Perilous Politics of Ozzie Guillen

Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen offered his opinions on Castro and Cuba. What could possibly go wrong?

Apr 10, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Who Cares About John Derbyshire?

Who Cares About John Derbyshire? Who Cares About John Derbyshire?

Firing one racist doesn’t change the conservative agenda.

Apr 9, 2012 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

A Brave and Independent Russian Editor A Brave and Independent Russian Editor

In testing Russia’s press freedoms, Caucasian Knot mixes rigorous investigative journalism, videos and live-tweeting from hunger strikes.

Apr 9, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Question of Human Rights: Keeping the F1 Racing Series Out of Bahrain A Question of Human Rights: Keeping the F1 Racing Series Out of Bahrain

A demand has come from the streets of Bahrain to keep the F1 out of their country. We should listen.

Apr 9, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

John Derbyshire, ‘National Review’ and Conservatives’ Race Problem John Derbyshire, ‘National Review’ and Conservatives’ Race Problem

A racist column got the pundit fired. But he is not the only right-wing pundit who uses racially inflammatory language. 

Apr 8, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

This Week: Inside Elizabeth Warren’s Senate Campaign. PLUS: Welcome Jessica Valenti; Allison Kilkenny This Week: Inside Elizabeth Warren’s Senate Campaign. PLUS: Welcome Jessica Valenti; Allison Kilkenny

 This week, E.J. Graff goes inside Elizabeth Warren's Senate campaign. Plus, John Nichols honored for career achievement, and we welcome bloggers Jessica Valenti and Allison K...

Apr 7, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Preserving the Bounty: Gregg Williams, the Saints, and the Audio the NFL Wants You to Hear Preserving the Bounty: Gregg Williams, the Saints, and the Audio the NFL Wants You to Hear

Audio of Gregg Williams imploring players to violence only preserves the status quo.

Apr 6, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

How the Affordable Care Act Saves Lives How the Affordable Care Act Saves Lives

If the Supreme Court strikes down the Affordable Care Act in its entirety, its message to the country, including the millions of people dying needless deaths, will be, “Let t...

Apr 6, 2012 / Maya Wiley

Aziz Huq: The Real Battle Over the Affordable Care Act

Aziz Huq: The Real Battle Over the Affordable Care Act Aziz Huq: The Real Battle Over the Affordable Care Act

Why conservatives have abandoned their principles in the attack on Obama's healthcare act.

Apr 5, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

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