Society

The Chutzpah Hall of Fame The Chutzpah Hall of Fame

Eric reflects on Martin Scorsese and Reed dissects the Groundhog Day mentality of Fox News's climate change "science," plus reader mail.

Feb 3, 2011 / Blog / Eric Alterman

The Tiger Mama Syndrome The Tiger Mama Syndrome

The real dilemma in Amy Chua's book is how to survive in a world in which the slightest nonconformity risks landing you out of a job, a home, a life.

Feb 3, 2011 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

How to Build a Progressive Tea Party

How to Build a Progressive Tea Party How to Build a Progressive Tea Party

British liberals' protests have been ignored for years. So why did a campaign against the country's biggest tax dodgers suddenly gain traction?

Feb 3, 2011 / Feature / Johann Hari

The Most Feminist Place in the World

The Most Feminist Place in the World The Most Feminist Place in the World

After a testosterone-fueled boom and bust, the women of Iceland took charge.

Feb 3, 2011 / Feature / Janet Elise Johnson

Why I Call Myself a Socialist

Why I Call Myself a Socialist Why I Call Myself a Socialist

Is the world really a stage?

Feb 3, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Wallace Shawn

Slide Show: 8 Corporations That Owe You Money

Slide Show: 8 Corporations That Owe You Money Slide Show: 8 Corporations That Owe You Money

Feb 3, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Washington Football Owner Dan Snyder Offends Everybody Washington Football Owner Dan Snyder Offends Everybody

A billionaire gets zinged by a local newspaper with a modest readership and then proceeds to trivialize the Holocaust and blackmail the paper with financial Armageddon. All in a da...

Feb 3, 2011 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

Malcolm Gladwell Surfaces to Knock Social Media in Egypt Malcolm Gladwell Surfaces to Knock Social Media in Egypt

The famous author and web skeptic emerged on Wednesday, arguing that Egypt's protests do not undermine his famous beef with online organizing.

Feb 2, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Melber

Piling on Against Planned Parenthood Piling on Against Planned Parenthood

A sting operation, plus movement on a bill to defund the healthcare provider? It's no coincidence that they're happening right at the same time.

Feb 2, 2011 / Sharon Lerner

Does the Individual Mandate Threaten Healthcare Reform? Does the Individual Mandate Threaten Healthcare Reform?

Obama pledged to deliver "Medicare for all," should he have stuck with that?

Feb 2, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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