Knocked the Hell Out by ‘The Trials of Muhammad Ali’ Knocked the Hell Out by ‘The Trials of Muhammad Ali’
I’ve never seen a sports documentary that marries political nuance and energy quite like The Trials of Muhammad Ali.
Aug 17, 2013 / Dave Zirin
The AFL-CIO Is Exploring New Investments in Alt-Labor and Texas Organizing The AFL-CIO Is Exploring New Investments in Alt-Labor and Texas Organizing
The federation’s general counsel tells The Nation “limited, thoughtful experiments” with alternative organizing models could be ahead.
Aug 16, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Pushback Against Safety Net Cuts During August Recess Pushback Against Safety Net Cuts During August Recess
A slow burn of opposition to Chained-CPI is happening during the congressional recess.
Aug 16, 2013 / George Zornick
Having the Sexism Talk: Lessons for My Daughter Having the Sexism Talk: Lessons for My Daughter
Feminist education comes in waves, not from just one talk.
Aug 16, 2013 / Jessica Valenti
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Violence Continues in Cairo Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Violence Continues in Cairo
What’s next for Egypt?
Aug 16, 2013 / Press Room
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