Battered But Never Broken Battered But Never Broken
After fifteen years as a production manager, one man is now forced to haul trash out of abandoned public housing. Instead of panicking, he is turning the crisis into an opportunity...
Nov 5, 2009 / Feature / Jacob Stokes
Economic Adaptation Economic Adaptation
The recession has been a rite of passage for Generation Y, who are now more than prepared for the struggles of adulthood.
Nov 5, 2009 / Feature / Christine Chang
The Recession Epidemic The Recession Epidemic
There is no better way to teach someone the value of a dollar or about financial responsibility than a recession.
Nov 5, 2009 / Feature / Eric Siguenza
Boston Bound Boston Bound
Everything's a gamble. The American Dream is about waiting to get lucky now.
Nov 5, 2009 / Feature / Christopher Criswell
The Google Settlement The Google Settlement
The Google Books settlement is a forward-looking commercial joint venture that far exceeds the scope of the class-action lawsuit.
Nov 5, 2009 / Pamela Samuelson
Doctorow’s Newspaper Doctorow’s Newspaper
Why do we need newspapers? They help make humans of us.
Nov 4, 2009 / The Editors
Stalling Justice Stalling Justice
Would Illinois rather keep an innocent man behind bars than admit a mistake?
Nov 4, 2009 / The Editors
Sarah, Smile Sarah, Smile
The next generation of right-wing journalists are largely apparatchiks.
Nov 4, 2009 / Column / Eric Alterman
Stonewall 2.0 Stonewall 2.0
Since California's Prop 8, gay activists of a new generation have jumped into the fray.
Nov 4, 2009 / Feature / Christopher Lisotta
The State of Youth Organizing The State of Youth Organizing
The Nation asked leading youth organizers to suggest specific ways the Obama administration could help them mobilize the most diverse and socially progressive generation.
Nov 4, 2009 / Feature / Kristina Rizga