Society

NOW Urges Senate to Expel David Vitter NOW Urges Senate to Expel David Vitter

National Organization for Women says it is time for the Louisiana senator—a patron of prostitutes and employer of an abusive aide—to go.

Jul 6, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

The Dramatic Drop in Women’s Sports Coverage: An Interview with Mike Messner The Dramatic Drop in Women’s Sports Coverage: An Interview with Mike Messner

The USC professor of sociology and gender studies discusses his latest report on the role of gender in televised sports.

Jul 6, 2010 / The Notion / Dave Zirin

Thomas Jefferson Feared an Aristocracy of Corporations Thomas Jefferson Feared an Aristocracy of Corporations

The author of the Declaration of Independence warned against the threat to democracy posed by big banks and big corporations. Too bad the Supreme Court doesn't respect the original...

Jul 4, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

This Week At TheNation.com This Week At TheNation.com

Inside the battle for healthcare reform. Plus: Two must-see videos and a special honor for The Nation.

Jul 2, 2010 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Top Twelve Most Patriotic Songs Ever Top Twelve Most Patriotic Songs Ever

The best things about America can usually be found embodied in our national music.

Jul 2, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg

Call Torture by its Real Name

Call Torture by its Real Name Call Torture by its Real Name

Instead of rape, let's just call it, "unilateral, physical intimacy." Instead of torture, let's just call it, "enhanced interrogation techniques," and pretend...

Jul 2, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Call Torture by its Real Name Call Torture by its Real Name

Instead of rape, let's just call it, "unilateral, physical intimacy." Instead of torture, let's just call it, "enhanced interrogation techniques," and pretend t...

Jul 2, 2010 / Video / The Ed Show

Walter Mosley: Gesturing Towards Redemption Walter Mosley: Gesturing Towards Redemption

"Redemption is looking at ourselves, asking what we can do better instead of blaming our leaders," says Walter Mosley, author and Nation contributor. "We can't loo...

Jul 2, 2010 / Video / The Nation on Grit TV

Slacker Friday Slacker Friday

On the Weigel and McChrystal sagas and more of the week's absurdities.

Jul 2, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman

The Breakdown: Why Is the NRA So Powerful?

The Breakdown: Why Is the NRA So Powerful? The Breakdown: Why Is the NRA So Powerful?

Democrats have repeatedly conceded defeat on gun control issues and now would rather get out of the NRA's way than anger it. Christopher Hayes and Robert Spitzer investigate how th...

Jul 1, 2010 / Audio / Chris Hayes

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