The March on Washington in Historical Context The March on Washington in Historical Context
We remember it as the apogee of democratic idealism. At the time, it was feared as a harbinger of violent chaos.
Aug 23, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
This Week in Poverty: ’90 Percent of Workers Aren’t Getting Bupkis’ This Week in Poverty: ’90 Percent of Workers Aren’t Getting Bupkis’
Americans across the economic spectrum have a lot in common when it comes to stagnating wages.
Aug 23, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Forgotten Radicalism of the March on Washington This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Forgotten Radicalism of the March on Washington
A tour through the magazine's archives confirms Gary Younge’s argument in this week’s cover story.
Aug 23, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
An Open Letter: How I Failed Chelsea Manning An Open Letter: How I Failed Chelsea Manning
In a statement released yesterday, Manning made it clear that she rooted her actions in the long struggle for racial justice—something many have overlooked in discussing her ...
Aug 22, 2013 / Aura Bogado
New York City Council Overrides Bloomberg’s Veto of the Community Safety Act New York City Council Overrides Bloomberg’s Veto of the Community Safety Act
The two bills of the act will create an inspector general position to monitor the NYPD and expand categories of New Yorkers protected against profiling.
Aug 22, 2013 / Francis Reynolds
Reducing Racial Inequality in Our Justice System Reducing Racial Inequality in Our Justice System
President Obama should follow Attorney General Eric Holder’s lead and commute the sentences of low-level drug offenders.
Aug 22, 2013 / Rep. Steve Cohen (Dem., TN)
Fired Walmart Workers Arrested at Rally Announcing Labor Day Deadline Fired Walmart Workers Arrested at Rally Announcing Labor Day Deadline
Nine fired workers and one current one were arrested at the end of a rally at which they gave Walmart a deadline to raise wages and reinstate fired workers.
Aug 22, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
DOJ to Texas: Voter Suppression Will Not Stand DOJ to Texas: Voter Suppression Will Not Stand
The Department of Justice is right to challenge the state’s discriminatory voter ID law.
Aug 22, 2013 / Ari Berman
Americans Are Working Too Damn Hard Americans Are Working Too Damn Hard
We’ll march for jobs as well we should, but where do I line up for the march for leisure?
Aug 22, 2013 / Laura Flanders
Keeping a Massive Trade Deal Out of the Fast Lane Keeping a Massive Trade Deal Out of the Fast Lane
The Obama administration is pushing to finalize the Trans-Pacific Partnership without congressional oversight.
Aug 22, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter