Society

The Fate of Julian Assange

The Fate of Julian Assange The Fate of Julian Assange

The Wikileaks founder has been in Ecuador’s London embassy for six weeks awaiting a decision on his request for asylum.

Aug 2, 2012 / Kevin Gosztola

The Upside of Ugly

The Upside of Ugly The Upside of Ugly

It’s more important for girls to be angry at our misogynist culture than to “love themselves.”

Aug 2, 2012 / Blog / Jessica Valenti

To Be American, Christian and Oppressed

To Be American, Christian and Oppressed To Be American, Christian and Oppressed

Yesterday, members of America's Christian majority let the world know that they are under attack—and fighting back.

Aug 2, 2012 / Blog / Cord Jefferson

Peter Kornbluh: How WikiLeaks Changed Latin America

Peter Kornbluh: How WikiLeaks Changed Latin America Peter Kornbluh: How WikiLeaks Changed Latin America

The WikiLeaks cables not only uncovered extensive Washington influence in the region, it also ushered in a new age of investigative journalism.

Aug 2, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Hail and Farewell, Gore Vidal Hail and Farewell, Gore Vidal

I don't feel sad for Gore Vidal today. If anything, I feel sad for my country, which lost one of its truest patriots.

Aug 1, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Peter Z. Scheer

How About Also Taking the Guns From the Cops? How About Also Taking the Guns From the Cops?

The hit BBC show Luther, not to mention real London police, are important reminders that you don't need a gun to be a good cop.  

Aug 1, 2012 / Blog / Cord Jefferson

Damien Hooper: The Sanctioning of an Anti-Racist Olympic Rebel Damien Hooper: The Sanctioning of an Anti-Racist Olympic Rebel

Damien Hooper dared break the no-politics rule at the Olympics and is paying a price.

Jul 31, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

Lee Fang: It’s Not About the CEO, It’s That Chick-fil-A Supports Discrimination Lee Fang: It’s Not About the CEO, It’s That Chick-fil-A Supports Discrimination

A company that supports hate runs the risk of being told that it’s not welcome.

Jul 31, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

What a Dem Platform Endorsement of Marriage Equality Would Mean

What a Dem Platform Endorsement of Marriage Equality Would Mean What a Dem Platform Endorsement of Marriage Equality Would Mean

A major party’s support of LGBT rights is progress that ought not to be underestimated.

Jul 31, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Mission Failure: Afghanistan Mission Failure: Afghanistan

A message written in blood that no one wants to hear.

Jul 31, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

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