Society

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

Sanders Schools McCain on Public Healthcare Sanders Schools McCain on Public Healthcare

Sen. Bernie Sanders says Congress should stop protecting the private healthcare industry and provide quality healthcare for all Americans.

Jul 14, 2009 / Video / YouTube

Sotomayor Says Roe Is “Settled Law,” Still Gets GOP Props Sotomayor Says Roe Is “Settled Law,” Still Gets GOP Props

The second day of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearing proceeded as smoothly as the first, even as the judge placed herself firmly in the camp of those who ...

Jul 14, 2009 / Blog / John Nichols

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