Forgive Those Who Press Pass Against Us? Forgive Those Who Press Pass Against Us?
Reed dissects the the journalistic equivalent of mortal sins.
Aug 10, 2012 / Eric Alterman
Did Islamophobia Fuel the Oak Creek Massacre? Did Islamophobia Fuel the Oak Creek Massacre?
The anti-Muslim hate that might have fueled the the Oak Creek murderer is more widespread than you think.
Aug 10, 2012 / Moustafa Bayoumi
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/9/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/9/12)
Every week, Nation interns try to look beyond the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.
Aug 9, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Is the US Olympic System as Abusive as China’s? Is the US Olympic System as Abusive as China’s?
Before we bash China's system of Olympic training, we should look in the mirror.
Aug 9, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Two Cheers for ‘The Newsroom’ Two Cheers for ‘The Newsroom’
Despite the cacophony of media criticism about HBO’s new series, there’s been hardly a murmur made about how the show criticizes the media.
Aug 9, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
John Carlos’s Advice to Olympic Boxer Damien Hooper John Carlos’s Advice to Olympic Boxer Damien Hooper
Dr. John Carlos is best known as the man who raised his fist from the medal stand at the 1968 Olympics. I wanted to get his feedback on this year’s Australian athlete who has...
Aug 8, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Pussy Riot and the Two Russias Pussy Riot and the Two Russias
Three members of Pussy Riot have been found guilty of hooliganism. Their protests sparked a wave of support for freedom of speech and human rights among Russians.
Aug 8, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Gun Control? Dream On. Gun Control? Dream On.
As the country reels from two mass shootings in two weeks, meaningful gun restrictions feel as far away as ever.
Aug 8, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Guns and Mental Illness: Tragedies in Waiting Guns and Mental Illness: Tragedies in Waiting
There is a certain kind of madness in peddling guns to Americans while dismantling our mental health system.
Aug 8, 2012 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Ohio Early Voting Cutbacks Disenfranchise Minority Voters Ohio Early Voting Cutbacks Disenfranchise Minority Voters
The state's Republicans are limited early voting hours in pro-Obama counties while expanding them in GOP strongholds.
Aug 8, 2012 / Ari Berman