What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading This Week? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading This Week?
This week: Mexican vigilantes, winning the war on poverty and the problem with “do what you love.”
Jan 17, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Beyond the NSA: What About Big Data Abuse by Corporations, Politicians? Beyond the NSA: What About Big Data Abuse by Corporations, Politicians?
Obama is right to address concerns about intelligence gathering. But that's not enough to restore privacy protection.
Jan 17, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
Royce White: His Last Sports Interview Royce White: His Last Sports Interview
Former Iowa State basketball star and mental-health advocate Royce White gives Dave Zirin what he is calling his “last interview with a sports journalist.”
Jan 17, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Pennsylvania Ruling Shows the Problem With Voter ID Laws Pennsylvania Ruling Shows the Problem With Voter ID Laws
A judge in Pennsylvania makes a damning case against the state’s restrictive voter ID law.
Jan 17, 2014 / Blog / Ari Berman
As Obama Talks Surveillance, What Are NYC’s Spies Up To? As Obama Talks Surveillance, What Are NYC’s Spies Up To?
Mayor de Blasio inherits an intelligence apparatus that has spied on Muslims, infiltrated protest groups and created a huge electronic surveillance network.
Jan 17, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Ohio Inmate Struggled and Gasped During a Fifteen-Minute Execution Using a Controversial New Drug Cocktail Ohio Inmate Struggled and Gasped During a Fifteen-Minute Execution Using a Controversial New Drug Cocktail
The state has started using the concoction after the previous drug's manufacturer stopped selling to US prison services.
Jan 16, 2014 / Blog / Steven Hsieh
De Blasio’s Vision: Zero Traffic Deaths De Blasio’s Vision: Zero Traffic Deaths
Looks like Bloomberg’s not the only mayor who can set ambitious goals. But can de Blasio deliver on a promise to eliminate road fatalities?
Jan 16, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
Israel, Palestine, Pinochet… and a Soccer Jersey? Israel, Palestine, Pinochet… and a Soccer Jersey?
The new jerseys on the Chilean team Palestino have become a political sports controversy that is rocking the nation.
Jan 15, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Why Marriage Won’t Solve Poverty Why Marriage Won’t Solve Poverty
Republicans are once again promoting marriage as a solution to poverty. A comprehensive new report shows why it won't work.
Jan 15, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg
Bill de Blasio’s Persuasive Case for Universal Pre-K Bill de Blasio’s Persuasive Case for Universal Pre-K
If the mayor can get the governor and state legislators to support him, New York could become the model for how to fund crucial priorities in a progressive, sustainable way.
Jan 14, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel