Introducing The Nation Builders Introducing The Nation Builders
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Dec 28, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Roger Goodell: The Wayne LaPierre of the Sports World Roger Goodell: The Wayne LaPierre of the Sports World
As the media turn a critical eye toward the NRA president, they might want to follow suit with the commissioner of the National Football League.
Dec 28, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Largest Mass Execution in US History: 150 Years Ago Today Largest Mass Execution in US History: 150 Years Ago Today
Lincoln ordered the execution of thirty-eight Dakota Indians for rebellion—but never ordered the execution of Confederate officials or generals.
Dec 26, 2012 / Jon Wiener
‘Django Unchained’: Quentin Tarantino’s Answer to Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ ‘Django Unchained’: Quentin Tarantino’s Answer to Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’
In one film, grateful black people; in the other, the vengeful ones.
Dec 25, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
Newtown, Afghanistan Newtown, Afghanistan
Isn't a slaughtered child is a slaughtered child, regardless of where they come from?
Dec 24, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
The NRA and Gun Companies Stand to Profit From Newtown Tragedy The NRA and Gun Companies Stand to Profit From Newtown Tragedy
Americans are flocking to the stores to hoard weapons in the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, and those sales are enriching the NRA.
Dec 24, 2012 / Lee Fang
This Week: After Newtown. Plus: 2012’s Progressive Honor Roll This Week: After Newtown. Plus: 2012’s Progressive Honor Roll
Coverage of Newtown, the great Walmart walkout and 2012's most valuable progressives.
Dec 22, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Watching ‘The House I Live In’ on Rikers Island Watching ‘The House I Live In’ on Rikers Island
Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki is on a mission to show his Sundance-award winning movie, The House I Live In, to prisoners across the country. On a Friday in December, he went to New Yor...
Dec 21, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Liliana Segura
Backfire: The Disgusting NRA Press Conference Backfire: The Disgusting NRA Press Conference
Wayne LaPierre failed to offer a reasonable alternative to gun control—and worse, made his opposition seem downright villainish.
Dec 21, 2012 / George Zornick
Guns and Roses Guns and Roses
Once again, the media has absolutely failed us in keeping our government accountable on gun policy.
Dec 21, 2012 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson