The Continuous Evolution of Marriage The Continuous Evolution of Marriage
Is traditional marriage really as “traditional” as opponents of gay marriage like to say it is?
May 14, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Lessons in Disloyalty: Eduardo Saverin and the Facebook IPO Lessons in Disloyalty: Eduardo Saverin and the Facebook IPO
The largest IPO in history serves us lessons in what it means to love your country.
May 14, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
Will Romney Catch up to Obama Online? Will Romney Catch up to Obama Online?
Conservatives mocked “The Life of Julia,” but it is more advanced than Romney's Website. Does that matter?
May 13, 2012 / Ben Adler
Mitt Would Force Us All to Take a Haircut Mitt Would Force Us All to Take a Haircut
Why Romney’s bullying past is so chilling today.
May 13, 2012 / Leslie Savan
No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters No, Backing Marriage Equality Won’t Cost Obama Support of Black Voters
The math doesn’t add up. It shouldn't cost Obama votes—and it won’t.
May 11, 2012 / Mychal Denzel Smith
As Nancy Keenan Steps Down, a Chance for NARAL to Be About More Than ‘the Votes’ As Nancy Keenan Steps Down, a Chance for NARAL to Be About More Than ‘the Votes’
Whoever takes the helm at NARAL have to face intractable political realities. But will she also seek to develop for the movement a vision of what should be, not just what is?
May 11, 2012 / Emily Douglas
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (5/9/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (5/9/12)
Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.
May 11, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times
Eric reviews the Beach Boys, and Reed assesses the media's reaction to Obama's same-sex marraige “evolution.”
May 10, 2012 / Eric Alterman
Brentin Mock: How the Right Intimidates Voters of Color Away From the Polls Brentin Mock: How the Right Intimidates Voters of Color Away From the Polls
You may have never heard of True the Vote, but the organization has major plans for upcoming elections across the country.
May 10, 2012 / The Nation
The Fight for Marriage Equality Continues The Fight for Marriage Equality Continues
President Obama may be the first president to endorse same-sex marriage, but we still have a long way to go before the Defense of Marriage Act and statewide bans are repealed.
May 10, 2012 / Press Room