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What Did RGIII Learn at the Muhammad Ali Center?

What Did RGIII Learn at the Muhammad Ali Center? What Did RGIII Learn at the Muhammad Ali Center?

When Washington’s superstar quarterback visited the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, every tweet was a chapter.

May 6, 2013 / Dave Zirin

‘Nation’ Notes ‘Nation’ Notes

Introducing Wen Stephenson

May 6, 2013 / The Nation

Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (5/3/2013) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (5/3/2013)

This week, Nation interns look back on May Days past, Western imperialism present (but ignored) and the tech world of the future.

May 3, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation

‘The Office’ and the American Workplace

‘The Office’ and the American Workplace ‘The Office’ and the American Workplace

The doors of Dunder Mifflin are closing. But the misplaced chairs and corporate blandness of white collar work are here to stay.

May 3, 2013 / Michelle Dean

Lessons to Learn From Arizona’s New Gun Laws

Lessons to Learn From Arizona’s New Gun Laws Lessons to Learn From Arizona’s New Gun Laws

The state’s recent legislation turns its gun-buyback program into a recycling initiative and underscores the necessity for federal action. 

May 2, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Stop-and-Frisk Under Fire

Stop-and-Frisk Under Fire Stop-and-Frisk Under Fire

An aggressive, racially charged stop-and-frisk captured on audio helped raise the debate about the police tactic.

May 2, 2013 / Press Room

May Day in NYC: Youth and Immigrant Rights Activists Demand Reform

May Day in NYC: Youth and Immigrant Rights Activists Demand Reform May Day in NYC: Youth and Immigrant Rights Activists Demand Reform

This year’s march was led by immigrant and youth activists pressing for long-awaited justice.

May 2, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Dave Zirin: Welcome to the Jason Collins Era

Dave Zirin: Welcome to the Jason Collins Era Dave Zirin: Welcome to the Jason Collins Era

Now that the NBA center has come out—the first current pro athlete to do so—what's next for LGBT equality?

May 1, 2013 / Press Room

Obama: Walk Your Talk on Guantánamo

Obama: Walk Your Talk on Guantánamo Obama: Walk Your Talk on Guantánamo

As the hunger strike approaches its 100th day on May 17, 100 prisoners are refusing food.

May 1, 2013 / The Editors

Hey, FDA: Drop the Plan B Age Restriction

Hey, FDA: Drop the Plan B Age Restriction Hey, FDA: Drop the Plan B Age Restriction

We can’t let our discomfort with teen sex trump young people’s right to reproductive health.

May 1, 2013 / Jessica Valenti

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