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Unhappy Anniversary Unhappy Anniversary

Pet peeves about journalism, the New York Times's new public editor and some responses to "All Apologies."

Sep 2, 2010 / Eric Alterman

Who’s to Blame for Sarah Palin?

Who’s to Blame for Sarah Palin? Who’s to Blame for Sarah Palin?

The first and most ferocious Mama Grizzly rose up in response to a desire for right-wing female leadership.

Aug 30, 2010 / Betsy Reed

Glenn Beck’s Perverse Revision of King’s Dream Is Nothing New

Glenn Beck’s Perverse Revision of King’s Dream Is Nothing New Glenn Beck’s Perverse Revision of King’s Dream Is Nothing New

As long as rightwingers remain the loudest voices talking about race, they'll continue to dominate the conversation.

Aug 27, 2010 / Kai Wright

Don’t Do It, Albert! A Plea for Albert Pujols to Not Attend Glenn Beck’s Rally on the Mall Don’t Do It, Albert! A Plea for Albert Pujols to Not Attend Glenn Beck’s Rally on the Mall

Albert Pujols, the star slugger of the St. Louis Cardinals, has spoken out heroically against Arizona's SB 1070. Speaking at Glenn Beck's obscene "I Have a Scheme" rally ...

Aug 27, 2010 / Dave Zirin

This Week at TheNation.com: Reflecting on New Orleans. Plus: A New Leader for The Nation Institute. This Week at TheNation.com: Reflecting on New Orleans. Plus: A New Leader for The Nation Institute.

Five years after the tragedy in the Gulf, The Nation continues to follow the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Aug 27, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Feds Have Been Hiding Evidence From Wiretap Courts in Their War on Gangs Feds Have Been Hiding Evidence From Wiretap Courts in Their War on Gangs

Court records filed in the Alex Sanchez case and reviewed by The Nation show federal prosecutors have concealed their use of notorious gang leaders as informants while applying for...

Aug 27, 2010 / Tom Hayden

On ‘Friday Night Lights’, Abortion Stigma Goes Primetime On ‘Friday Night Lights’, Abortion Stigma Goes Primetime

Manipulating information women who are seeking abortion receive is a staple of antichoice politics. A recent episode of Friday Night Lights reveals how damaging that strategy is.

Aug 26, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Nancy Northup

Revelations of Rot: Behind Baseball’s Corporate Crime Wave Revelations of Rot: Behind Baseball’s Corporate Crime Wave

We've known for some time that sports owners lie about their financial bottom line. But to see the mendacity in black and white—especially in these tough economic times&mdash...

Aug 26, 2010 / Dave Zirin

For Digital Democracy

For Digital Democracy For Digital Democracy

It’s hard to get charged up for a fight on behalf of net “neutrality.” But decisions made now about how we communicate online could warp every political debate in...

Aug 26, 2010 / The Editors

America Hates Children America Hates Children

The right-wing "owns" sex—it's always taught to children on their terms.

Aug 26, 2010 / JoAnn Wypijewski

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