Paying It Forward, One State at a Time Paying It Forward, One State at a Time
States around the country are eager to adopt Oregon’s “Pay It Forward” tuition plan, but organizers warn that it may not be the best fit for every university syst...
Aug 16, 2013 / StudentNation / Rebecca Nathanson and StudentNation
The Parable of Rupert Murdoch The Parable of Rupert Murdoch
Democracy doesn’t fare well when a few personalities dominate media ownership.
Aug 16, 2013 / Madeline Ostrander
Scott Walker Goes All 1798: Arrests Elected Official, Editor in Wisconsin Scott Walker Goes All 1798: Arrests Elected Official, Editor in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin governor’s crackdown on dissent expands.
Aug 16, 2013 / John Nichols
A Perfect Storm of Cuts Batters North Carolina’s Unemployed A Perfect Storm of Cuts Batters North Carolina’s Unemployed
The state’s unprecedented cuts to benefits for the jobless are leaving families stranded without money for food, transportation and housing.
Aug 16, 2013 / Spencer Woodman
Despite Changes, Advocates for Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military Continue to Fight for Reform Despite Changes, Advocates for Victims of Sexual Assault in the Military Continue to Fight for Reform
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced an array of new initiatives designed to address sexual assault in the military, but they don't address the key complaint of victim advoc...
Aug 16, 2013 / NationAction and Sarah Arnold
White Is the New White White Is the New White
It’s time white women drop the practice of authenticating—and profiting from—the experiences of women of color.
Aug 16, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Aura Bogado
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week: Climate Change, Leisure and the Death Penalty in China Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week: Climate Change, Leisure and the Death Penalty in China
This week: the death penalty in China, socialist politics in Seattle, and Harry Reid's assault on climate change deniers.
Aug 16, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Fairly Unique? Fairly Unique?
Should every cryptic clue have a unique solution?
Aug 15, 2013 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Is Fracking a Necessary Evil? Is Fracking a Necessary Evil?
Despite the ills of fracking, the Obama administration claims more natural gas is part of the solution to climate change.
Aug 15, 2013 / Madeline Ostrander
A Fight for the Soul of NYU A Fight for the Soul of NYU
With its ever-expanding roster of campuses around the world, NYU is leading the way toward the corporatization of higher education.
Aug 15, 2013 / StudentNation / Rebecca Nathanson and StudentNation