Society

The Corrupt Charmer on Screen The Corrupt Charmer on Screen

Alex Gibney's new film Casino Jack tells the complete story of Jack Abramoff—and his victims.  

May 21, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Eagan

Holding Out for a Better Bill Holding Out for a Better Bill

The Nation's DC Editor Chris Hayes reports on The Rachel Maddow Show that stalling the financial reform legislation has introduced stronger consumer protections.

May 20, 2010 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Holding Out for a Better Bill Holding Out for a Better Bill

The Nation's DC Editor Chris Hayes reports on The Rachel Maddow Show that stalling the financial reform legislation has introduced stronger consumer protections.

May 20, 2010 / Video / The Rachel Maddow Show

Oil Spill? What Oil Spill? Oil Spill? What Oil Spill?

On The Weekly Standard's reassurance of the safety of offshore oil rigs, Alter-Reviews and how to submit mail.

May 20, 2010 / Blog / Eric Alterman

What We’ve Become What We’ve Become

Three thousand Americans, imprisoned for being "sexually dangerous," are locked up not for what they've done but for what someone fears they will do.

May 20, 2010 / Editorial / JoAnn Wypijewski

She-Lawyers and Other Improbable Creatures

She-Lawyers and Other Improbable Creatures She-Lawyers and Other Improbable Creatures

We're not anxious about whether Elena Kagan is gay. We're anxious about whether she's masculine.

May 20, 2010 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Ain’t That America… Ain’t That America…

"Real America" is nothing more than a state of mind.

May 20, 2010 / Column / Eric Alterman

NBA’s Nets Sold to Russian Billionaire

NBA’s Nets Sold to Russian Billionaire NBA’s Nets Sold to Russian Billionaire

The richest man in Russia buys the New Jersey Nets—proving that the NBA is in dire financial straits.

May 20, 2010 / Dave Zirin

A Good Primary Night for The Insurgents (So Far)

A Good Primary Night for The Insurgents (So Far) A Good Primary Night for The Insurgents (So Far)

Joe Sestak wins the Pennsylvania Democratic primary, and Blanche Lincoln and Bill Halter head to a run-off. It's been a great primary night for the progressive grassroots.

May 19, 2010 / The Notion / Ari Berman

Fox News Defends Arizona Ethnic Studies Ban Fox News Defends Arizona Ethnic Studies Ban

Greta Van Susteren says "advocating ethnic solidarity" is wrong.

May 18, 2010 / The Notion / Jon Wiener

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