Society

The Eagleton Has Landed: A Response on Sports and Society The Eagleton Has Landed: A Response on Sports and Society

The below piece is a response I wrote to esteemed European academic Terry Eagleton in the British Guardian. I wanted to share it on this side of the pond with the community at...

Jun 23, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

Map of Iran-Iraq Border Where Hikers Were Seized Map of Iran-Iraq Border Where Hikers Were Seized

Last July, three Americans were arrested by Iranian forces for allegedly crossing the Iranian border to conduct espionage. However, a five-month investigation by The Nation and the...

Jun 22, 2010 / Video / The Nation

Torture Talisman, Torture Taboo Torture Talisman, Torture Taboo

Many Americans realize that torture doesn't work—but want to believe in it anyway.

Jun 22, 2010 / Barry Eisler

‘I Was Scared to Sleep’: LGBT Youth Face Violence Behind Bars

‘I Was Scared to Sleep’: LGBT Youth Face Violence Behind Bars ‘I Was Scared to Sleep’: LGBT Youth Face Violence Behind Bars

Across the US, the juvenile justice system sends queer youth to prison in disproportionate numbers, fails to protect them from violence while they're inside and condones attempts t...

Jun 21, 2010 / Daniel Redman

Leading Cornell Doctor Performing Genital Cutting

Leading Cornell Doctor Performing Genital Cutting Leading Cornell Doctor Performing Genital Cutting

Who’d have thought a celebrated Ivy League medical center would be practicing genital cutting on small children?

Jun 21, 2010 / StudentNation / Carrie Battan

The Unexpected Winning Issue for Democrats: Healthcare

The Unexpected Winning Issue for Democrats: Healthcare The Unexpected Winning Issue for Democrats: Healthcare

New polling suggests a vote for healthcare reform will be a political positive for Democrats in competitive House and Senate races.

Jun 21, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

The Kids Are Just Fine, Thanks The Kids Are Just Fine, Thanks

The organization that funded research bashing donor conception fights against marriage rights for same-sex couples. Should what they say about non-traditional families be trusted?

Jun 18, 2010 / The Notion / Emily Douglas

This Week at TheNation.com This Week at TheNation.com

The successful launch of The Nation on GRIT TV. Plus, Glenn Beck and the World Cup, moving to a clean economy and the Republican Party's "Year of the Woman."

Jun 18, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Does Glenn Beck Hate the World Cup? Why Does Glenn Beck Hate the World Cup?

Beck rejects soccer because his idealized 'real America'—in all its monochromatic glory—rejects it as well, says Nation sports editor Dave Zirin.

Jun 18, 2010 / Nation in the News / The Nation on Grit TV

Why Does Glenn Beck Hate the World Cup? Why Does Glenn Beck Hate the World Cup?

Beck rejects soccer because his idealized 'real America'—in all its monochromatic glory—rejects it as well, says Nation sports editor Dave Zirin.

Jun 18, 2010 / Video / The Nation on Grit TV

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