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Whom Should TED Talks Invite to Speak About Abortion?

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 / 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 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 / Dave Zirin

Merging Cable Giants Is ‘an Affront to the Public Interest’

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 / John Nichols

TED Backpedals on Abortion Stance After Outrage

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 / Jessica Valenti

Inside the Port Authority, Governor Christie’s Vast Patronage Machine

Inside the Port Authority, Governor Christie’s Vast Patronage Machine Inside the Port Authority, Governor Christie’s Vast Patronage Machine

Investigators are opening a window on Christie’s cronies at the PA.

Feb 14, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

When Does Religious Freedom Mean Freedom to Discriminate?

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 / Michelle Goldberg

Putin’s Olympic Thaw Doesn’t Trickle Down to Local Activists

Putin’s Olympic Thaw Doesn’t Trickle Down to Local Activists Putin’s Olympic Thaw Doesn’t Trickle Down to Local Activists

An activist who had been vocal in his opposition to Sochi’s environmental impact has been sentenced to three years in a prison colony.

Feb 13, 2014 / Alec Luhn

What Are ‘Nation’ Interns Reading the Week of 2/14/2014?

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

Contraindication Contraindication

Figure it out for yourself!

Feb 13, 2014 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Storm Brews for de Blasio Over Snow

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 / Jarrett Murphy

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