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A Brave and Independent Russian Editor A Brave and Independent Russian Editor

In testing Russia’s press freedoms, Caucasian Knot mixes rigorous investigative journalism, videos and live-tweeting from hunger strikes.

Apr 9, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Question of Human Rights: Keeping the F1 Racing Series Out of Bahrain A Question of Human Rights: Keeping the F1 Racing Series Out of Bahrain

A demand has come from the streets of Bahrain to keep the F1 out of their country. We should listen.

Apr 9, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

John Derbyshire, ‘National Review’ and Conservatives’ Race Problem John Derbyshire, ‘National Review’ and Conservatives’ Race Problem

A racist column got the pundit fired. But he is not the only right-wing pundit who uses racially inflammatory language. 

Apr 8, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

This Week: Inside Elizabeth Warren’s Senate Campaign. PLUS: Welcome Jessica Valenti; Allison Kilkenny This Week: Inside Elizabeth Warren’s Senate Campaign. PLUS: Welcome Jessica Valenti; Allison Kilkenny

 This week, E.J. Graff goes inside Elizabeth Warren's Senate campaign. Plus, John Nichols honored for career achievement, and we welcome bloggers Jessica Valenti and Allison K...

Apr 7, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Preserving the Bounty: Gregg Williams, the Saints, and the Audio the NFL Wants You to Hear Preserving the Bounty: Gregg Williams, the Saints, and the Audio the NFL Wants You to Hear

Audio of Gregg Williams imploring players to violence only preserves the status quo.

Apr 6, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin

How the Affordable Care Act Saves Lives How the Affordable Care Act Saves Lives

If the Supreme Court strikes down the Affordable Care Act in its entirety, its message to the country, including the millions of people dying needless deaths, will be, “Let t...

Apr 6, 2012 / Maya Wiley

Aziz Huq: The Real Battle Over the Affordable Care Act

Aziz Huq: The Real Battle Over the Affordable Care Act Aziz Huq: The Real Battle Over the Affordable Care Act

Why conservatives have abandoned their principles in the attack on Obama's healthcare act.

Apr 5, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Has Trayvon Martin’s Case Received Too Much Coverage? Has Trayvon Martin’s Case Received Too Much Coverage?

What does Trayvon Martin's case reveal about the way we discuss race in this country?

Apr 5, 2012 / Nation in the News / The Brian Lehrer Show

Coca-Cola and Pepsi Drop ALEC Coca-Cola and Pepsi Drop ALEC

Thanks to pressure over "Stand Your Ground" laws, Coca-Cola and Pepsi have dropped their ALEC memberships.

Apr 5, 2012 / Suzanne Merkelson

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/4/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/4/12)

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

Apr 5, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

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