Congressman John Dingell, D—Healthcare Is a Right Congressman John Dingell, D—Healthcare Is a Right
Like his father before him, the retiring congressman kept proposing single-payer healthcare. It’s still the best idea.
Feb 24, 2014 / John Nichols
20 Years Ago, an Army Veteran Reported a Sexual Assault. She’s Still Waiting for Justice. 20 Years Ago, an Army Veteran Reported a Sexual Assault. She’s Still Waiting for Justice.
Congress continues to debate changes to the military justice system after decades of scandals, investigatory panels and trials have failed to stem the sexual assault epidemic. ...
Feb 24, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Stephen Cohen: Western Recklessness Could Spark ‘a New Cold War Divide’ in Ukraine Stephen Cohen: Western Recklessness Could Spark ‘a New Cold War Divide’ in Ukraine
The Nation’s Stephen Cohen warns that America’s rush to pick sides in Ukraine will likely lead to a new ‘Cold War divide.’
Feb 24, 2014 / Press Room
The US and Russia Must Work Together on Ukraine The US and Russia Must Work Together on Ukraine
It’s no time for a White House victory dance.
Feb 24, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
How Slavery Made the Modern World How Slavery Made the Modern World
Slavery was the flywheel on which America’s market revolution turned—not just in the United States, but in all of the Americas.
Feb 24, 2014 / Greg Grandin
De Blasio Skids. Time to Floor It! De Blasio Skids. Time to Floor It!
From snow response to blown stop signs, it’s been a rough couple weeks for the mayor. Time to play defense?
Feb 24, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
David Samson’s Tangled Web at the Port Authority David Samson’s Tangled Web at the Port Authority
An intimate of Christie’s, the PA chairman may be on his way out.
Feb 24, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
At Long Last, Jason Collins Is the First At Long Last, Jason Collins Is the First
After one game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets center Jason Collins has made history as the first openly gay player in one of the “big four” sports in the...
Feb 24, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Young Activists to Risk Arrest During Keystone XL Protest Young Activists to Risk Arrest During Keystone XL Protest
Youth and students around the country are mobilizing, preparing to return to the White House to demand action in what could be the most crucial environmental decision of Obama&rsqu...
Feb 22, 2014 / StudentNation / Adam Greenberg and StudentNation
After the Press Conference: Michael Sam and the ‘Man Box’ After the Press Conference: Michael Sam and the ‘Man Box’
Michael Sam’s press conference showed a young man who isn’t looking to be a trailblazer. He just wants to play football. That may have to be enough.
Feb 22, 2014 / Dave Zirin