Society

US Border Patrol’s Excessive Force [VIDEO] US Border Patrol’s Excessive Force [VIDEO]

The deaths of eight people along the US-Mexican border in two years raises questions about the US Border Patrol’s excessive use of force.

Apr 20, 2012 / Press Room

Of Gun Fights and Library Books Of Gun Fights and Library Books

Alterman-related news and an excerpt from The Cause.

Apr 20, 2012 / Eric Alterman

Are We Brave Enough to Say Goodbye to Pat Summitt? Are We Brave Enough to Say Goodbye to Pat Summitt?

Pat Summitt steps down as head hoops coach at the University of Tennessee. The void she leaves is immeasurable.

Apr 19, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/18/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/18/12)

Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.

Apr 19, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Could Governor Scott Walker Be Indicted Before June? Could Governor Scott Walker Be Indicted Before June?

There is a “huge fear” among Republicans that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker could be indicted before facing a recall election in June.

Apr 19, 2012 / Press Room

The Future of Vocational Education The Future of Vocational Education

Would the European high school apprenticeship model work in the United States?

Apr 19, 2012 / Dana Goldstein

Locking Down an American Workforce Locking Down an American Workforce

Prison labor as the past—and future—of American “free-market” capitalism.

Apr 19, 2012 / Steve Fraser and Joshua Freeman

For He’s a Jolly Good Scoundrel: On Sanford Weill For He’s a Jolly Good Scoundrel: On Sanford Weill

The men most responsible for the collapse of the American dream are heaped with honors at the highest levels of society.

Apr 19, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Guns, Gays and Democrats

Guns, Gays and Democrats Guns, Gays and Democrats

Yes, the NRA and ALEC pushed pro-gun bills, but they were helped in many instances by Democrats too afraid to take on one of the culture war’s signal issues.

Apr 18, 2012 / Richard Kim

Why Are Prisoners Committing Suicide in Pennsylvania?

Why Are Prisoners Committing Suicide in Pennsylvania? Why Are Prisoners Committing Suicide in Pennsylvania?

A DOJ probe into the mental health program at a medium security prison could put solitary confinement on trial.

Apr 18, 2012 / Feature / Matt Stroud

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