Why Protests Should Be a Part of Super Bowl Sunday Why Protests Should Be a Part of Super Bowl Sunday

Unions in Indiana have used Super Bowl week to talk about the state’s “right to work” legislation. They shouldn’t stop before Sunday.

Feb 4, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Komen’s Ambiguous Apology Komen’s Ambiguous Apology

If Komen thinks it can replace its base with anti-choice activists, it will dwindle and die.

Feb 3, 2012 / Katha Pollitt

Why the Komen/Planned Parenthood Breakup—While It Lasted—Was Good for Feminism Why the Komen/Planned Parenthood Breakup—While It Lasted—Was Good for Feminism

The controversy provided a long-overdue spotlight on the difference between feminism as a brand and feminism as a political movement.

Feb 3, 2012 / Amy Schiller

Anthony Arnove: Voices of a People’s History Anthony Arnove: Voices of a People’s History

When words from the past come to life, they can influence and inspire the present.

Feb 3, 2012 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

Ari Berman: The GOP’s Redistricting Campaign Is Turning the South Red Ari Berman: The GOP’s Redistricting Campaign Is Turning the South Red

How a Republican strategy to control politics on a local level affects the entire nation—politically, socially and beyond.

Feb 2, 2012 / The Nation

Jonathan Blitzer: El País’s Journey to the Mainstream Jonathan Blitzer: El País’s Journey to the Mainstream

How did a newspaper that once represented a progressive alternative to the status quo ultimately come to be firmly identified with the state itself?

Feb 2, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Francis Reynolds

Behind the Right’s War on Southern Voters Behind the Right’s War on Southern Voters

Feb 2, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Sparks Fly on Spring Street… Sparks Fly on Spring Street…

Eric on altercations with Bill O'Reilly, a chance meeting with The Boss, and the regular alter-reviews. Reed points out the many holes and contradictions in Candidate Romney's fore...

Feb 2, 2012 / Eric Alterman

From Nation Interns: This Week’s Top Stories (2/2) From Nation Interns: This Week’s Top Stories (2/2)

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

Feb 2, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Four Reasons to Watch the Super Bowl Four Reasons to Watch the Super Bowl

Joe Hill, Joe Pa, Tebow and Wee Brains.

Feb 2, 2012 / Robert Lipsyte