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The One Rich Guy Who Owns Everything

The One Rich Guy Who Owns Everything The One Rich Guy Who Owns Everything

The end result of relentlessly rising income inequality: one rich guy will own as much as the rest of the planet combined. 

Feb 18, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow

Meet Lakhdar Brahimi, the UN’s Middleman on Syria

Meet Lakhdar Brahimi, the UN’s Middleman on Syria Meet Lakhdar Brahimi, the UN’s Middleman on Syria

Thanks to the deft negotiations of this veteran UN troubleshooter, tensions have eased in the Geneva peace talks. 

Feb 18, 2014 / Barbara Crossette

‘Fox News Sunday’ on Christie vs. Clinton

‘Fox News Sunday’ on Christie vs. Clinton ‘Fox News Sunday’ on Christie vs. Clinton

The New Jersey governor still looks like a front-runner for 2016.

Feb 17, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Political Theaters

Political Theaters Political Theaters

From Yes Minister and The Thick of It to Veep, Scandal and House of Cards, British political satire and its American progeny reveal growing disillusionment with political irreality...

Feb 17, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Orange

The Sochi Games Are Being Held on the Land of Genocide

The Sochi Games Are Being Held on the Land of Genocide The Sochi Games Are Being Held on the Land of Genocide

“Sochi is the land of Circassians. They can’t hide this anymore.”

Feb 17, 2014 / Dave Zirin

Join Our Live Chat with Dave Zirin and Former Olympic Athlete Samantha Retrosi

Join Our Live Chat with Dave Zirin and Former Olympic Athlete Samantha Retrosi Join Our Live Chat with Dave Zirin and Former Olympic Athlete Samantha Retrosi

The Nation's sports editor Dave Zirin will join former luge competitor Samantha Retrosi to take reader questions on the politics of the Olympic games.

Feb 16, 2014 / The Nation

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict on Murder Charge in Michael Dunn Trial

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict on Murder Charge in Michael Dunn Trial Jury Fails to Reach Verdict on Murder Charge in Michael Dunn Trial

Dunn fatally shot Jordan Davis, an unarmed black teenager, in 2012 during a dispute over loud music. He was found guilty on three charges of attempted murder.

Feb 16, 2014 / Steven Hsieh

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Want to Know What NAFTA Teaches Us About the TPP Fight?

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Want to Know What NAFTA Teaches Us About the TPP Fight? This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Want to Know What NAFTA Teaches Us About the TPP Fight?

It was clear then, as it is now, that "free-trade" agreements are disasters for workers and the environment.

Feb 15, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

De Blasio’s NYPD Call Didn’t Necessarily Influence the Release of His Political Supporter

De Blasio’s NYPD Call Didn’t Necessarily Influence the Release of His Political Supporter De Blasio’s NYPD Call Didn’t Necessarily Influence the Release of His Political Supporter

A little wonkish background on the arrest and release of Brooklyn pastor Orlando Findlayter.

Feb 14, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

John Nichols: Will Auto Workers Unionize in the South?

John Nichols: Will Auto Workers Unionize in the South? John Nichols: Will Auto Workers Unionize in the South?

John Nichols appeared on All In With Chris Hayes to discuss the upcoming vote to unionize a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Feb 14, 2014 / Press Room

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