The Talibanization of Hindu History in India The Talibanization of Hindu History in India
Penguin’s withdrawing and pulping The Hindus: An Alternative History is only the latest in a series of surrenders.
Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / Jon Wiener
Whom Should TED Talks Invite to Speak About Abortion? Whom Should TED Talks Invite to Speak About Abortion?
There are countless brilliant writers and activists TED Talks could invite to speak about abortion.
Feb 14, 2014 / Take Action / NationAction
The Miami Dolphins, Richie Incognito and the Rot in the National Football League The Miami Dolphins, Richie Incognito and the Rot in the National Football League
The Ted Wells report about Miami Dolphins locker room bullying produces more questions than answers.
Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Merging Cable Giants Is ‘an Affront to the Public Interest’ Merging Cable Giants Is ‘an Affront to the Public Interest’
Americans can and should say "no" to the consolidation of communications.
Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols
TED Backpedals on Abortion Stance After Outrage TED Backpedals on Abortion Stance After Outrage
TED claims that they welcome discussion of “abortion as a social justice issue.” Let‘s hold them to it.
Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / Jessica Valenti
When Does Religious Freedom Mean Freedom to Discriminate? When Does Religious Freedom Mean Freedom to Discriminate?
A Kansas bill to allow segregation against gay people shows us where the right’s conception of religious liberty leads.
Feb 14, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg
What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/14/2014? What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/14/2014?
This week: fanfiction, advice for de Blasio and a history of CIA involvement in the Iowa Writers' Workshop.
Feb 13, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Storm Brews for de Blasio Over Snow Storm Brews for de Blasio Over Snow
We know what a progressive thinks about living wages and police stops. But what’s the progressive position on school cancellations?
Feb 13, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
UCLA Law Students of Color Sound an Alarm UCLA Law Students of Color Sound an Alarm
There are thirty-three black students in the UCLA School of Law student body of 1,100.
Feb 13, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam? Why the Curious Right-Wing Silence on Michael Sam?
Why has the mainstream, right-wing response to NFL prospect and SEC defensive player of the year Michael Sam’s announcement that he is gay been a chorus of crickets?
Feb 13, 2014 / Blog / Dave Zirin