Nation Conversations: Lizzy Ratner on Food Stamps’ Surprising Success Story Nation Conversations: Lizzy Ratner on Food Stamps’ Surprising Success Story
Lizzy Ratner argues that the food stamp program is one of the few American safety net institutions that actually functions.
Dec 15, 2011 / The Nation
Sorry, Lakers: Chris Paul and the Clippers Now OCCUPY Los Angeles Sorry, Lakers: Chris Paul and the Clippers Now OCCUPY Los Angeles
In a fitting end to a revolutionary year, a longtime accepted truth has been turned on its head. The Clippers now rule LA hoops.
Dec 15, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Tearing the School Safety Net Tearing the School Safety Net
Hit by the double whammy of poverty and austerity, a West Oakland school that once served children well is struggling.
Dec 14, 2011 / Feature / Pedro Noguera
Medicaid in Crisis Medicaid in Crisis
The insurance program is facing its toughest challenges just as the health reform law is poised to expand eligibility for millions of Americans.
Dec 14, 2011 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
The Dangerous Defense Bill Heading Toward Obama’s Desk The Dangerous Defense Bill Heading Toward Obama’s Desk
The National Defense Authorization Act would authorize indefinite military detention for US citizens, stripping Americans of their constitutional rights.
Dec 14, 2011 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Shelf Life Shelf Life
Anne Rophie’s Art and Madness, Millicent Monk’s Songs of Three Islands, Maisie Houghton’s Pitch Uncertain.
Dec 14, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Elias Altman
Our Frayed Social Safety Net, in 8 Infographics Our Frayed Social Safety Net, in 8 Infographics
What's happened to the safety net since the arrival of the Great Recession? Take a look.
Dec 14, 2011 / The Nation
Racism 101: Criminal Charges Considered After College Hoops Brawl Racism 101: Criminal Charges Considered After College Hoops Brawl
A terrible on-court brawl between Xavier and Cincinnati could be made worse as a grandstanding prosecutor could be bringing criminal charges.
Dec 14, 2011 / Dave Zirin
All-American Shame: A Wake-Up Call From This Week in TV All-American Shame: A Wake-Up Call From This Week in TV
What we need to combat anti-Muslim bias is exactly what All-American Muslim is doing—exposing non-Muslims to the utterly normal lives of our Muslim neighbors.
Dec 13, 2011 / Ilyse Hogue
Whites See Racial Progress, While Blacks See Inequality Whites See Racial Progress, While Blacks See Inequality
A new survey shows the wide perceptual gap in racial progress between whites and blacks.
Dec 13, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie