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
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
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
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
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