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This Week: Was Hilary Rosen Right? PLUS: Voting Rights Watch 2012 This Week: Was Hilary Rosen Right? PLUS: Voting Rights Watch 2012

This week, we discuss the Hilary Rosen and Ann Romney dust-up. Plus, a new joint project with Colorlines.com reporting on voter suppression throught the 2012 election season. And T...

Apr 14, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Occupy and the Right to Protest Occupy and the Right to Protest

Could litigation over the Occupy movement strengthen First Amendment rights for protesters?

Apr 13, 2012 / Laura Bolt

The Real Hilary Rosen Scandal

The Real Hilary Rosen Scandal The Real Hilary Rosen Scandal

Her firm, SKD Knickerbocker, sells its perceived access to the White House, while lobbying for corporate tax breaks and for-profit colleges.

Apr 13, 2012 / Lee Fang

Romney’s Female Surrogates Oppose Women’s Rights Romney’s Female Surrogates Oppose Women’s Rights

The female Republican politicians attacking Obama’s record on women in the economy don't support fair pay, contraception access or abortion rights.

Apr 13, 2012 / Ben Adler

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/11/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/11/12)

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

Apr 13, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

John Nichols: Why the Buffett Rule Is Not Enough John Nichols: Why the Buffett Rule Is Not Enough

What elements are crucial for a fair taxation system in the United States, and why do they matter?

Apr 12, 2012 / The Nation

Ai-jen Poo: Caring Across Generations [VIDEO]

Ai-jen Poo: Caring Across Generations [VIDEO] Ai-jen Poo: Caring Across Generations [VIDEO]

Are we prepared to care for millions of aging baby boomers?

Apr 12, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Coming to a Bookstore Near You Coming to a Bookstore Near You

 Eric Alterman is in book mode, while Reed Richardson pivots right—center right.

Apr 12, 2012 / Eric Alterman

‘National Review’ Drops Another Racist Writer ‘National Review’ Drops Another Racist Writer

The conservative magazine let go of another contributor for offensive racial remarks. There is a reason this keeps happening. 

Apr 12, 2012 / Ben Adler

¿Puede ‘Caring Across Generations’ cambiar al mundo? ¿Puede ‘Caring Across Generations’ cambiar al mundo?

Una nueva organización une a prestadores y destinatarios de cuidados domiciliarios para personas mayores o discapacitadas, bajo una perspectiva revolucionaria.

Apr 12, 2012 / Laura Flanders

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