No More Excuses, Mr. President No More Excuses, Mr. President
President Obama brought the house down at the NAACP centennial celebration with yet another stirring speech on race. But if his deeds don't begin to match his words, he's going to ...
Jul 20, 2009 / Editorial / Adam Howard
Federal Judge Weakens Oversight of LAPD Federal Judge Weakens Oversight of LAPD
Newly implemented reforms don't do enough to reverse a massive increase in the frisking of minority youths in the Los Angeles community.
Jul 19, 2009 / Feature / Tom Hayden
Bruno: Offensive, Funny or Just Shocking? Bruno: Offensive, Funny or Just Shocking?
The Nation's Richard Kim and others discuss the admittedly provocative antics of Sacha Baron Cohen's latest creation.
Jul 17, 2009 / Books & the Arts / GRITtv
Canary in the Mine Shaft Canary in the Mine Shaft
Why the absence of African-American baseball players matters.
Jul 16, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Healthcare: Heat Is On Healthcare: Heat Is On
Advocacy groups have helped to keep the public option on the negotiating table, but it may not remain in the final bill.
Jul 15, 2009 / Editorial / J. Lester Feder
Can This Marriage Be Saved? Can This Marriage Be Saved?
We could bash divorce forever, but what's the point? Even Jesus can't keep unhappy spouses together.
Jul 15, 2009 / Column / Katha Pollitt
…And a Law for Poor People …And a Law for Poor People
Obama wants to repeal many strictures on legal services funding. But more needs to be done.
Jul 15, 2009 / Feature /
Obama’s Faithful Flock Obama’s Faithful Flock
Obama promised to reverse the most egregious aspects of Bush's faith-based policies. So why is he extending them?
Jul 15, 2009 / Feature / Sarah Posner
The GOP’s ‘Wise Latina’ Fixation The GOP’s ‘Wise Latina’ Fixation
Slate's Dahlia Lithwick examines how Republican rhetoric on race at Sotomayor's confirmation hearings may backfire.
Jul 15, 2009 / Video / The Rachel Maddow Show
Sotomayor Hearings: White Men Can’t Judge Sotomayor Hearings: White Men Can’t Judge
Jon Stewart takes on the absurdity of Senate confirmation hearings by deflating the pomposity of senators from both parties.
Jul 15, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show