‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict ‘America’s Justice System Is a Joke’: Athletes Respond to Trayvon Martin Verdict
A shocking verdict pushes athletes to speak their piece.
Jul 14, 2013 / Dave Zirin
As Feds Review Martin Case, NAACP Seeks DOJ Action and Targets State ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws As Feds Review Martin Case, NAACP Seeks DOJ Action and Targets State ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
"We are not done demanding justice for Trayvon Martin," says Ben Jealous. So far, more than 350,000 people have signed petitions demanding federal action.
Jul 14, 2013 / John Nichols
White Supremacy Acquits George Zimmerman White Supremacy Acquits George Zimmerman
What the verdict illustrates is the way white supremacy operates in the United States.
Jul 14, 2013 / Aura Bogado
This Week in ‘Nation’ History: What New York City’s Mayoral Candidates Might Learn From the Past This Week in ‘Nation’ History: What New York City’s Mayoral Candidates Might Learn From the Past
The Nation has been concerned with New York City politics and governance through 32 mayors. This year's candidates could learn a lot by searching through our archives.
Jul 13, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Google Hosts Fundraiser for Climate Denier James Inhofe Google Hosts Fundraiser for Climate Denier James Inhofe
As Google and other tech giants gain weight in Washington, the gap between values and political value seems to be widening.
Jul 12, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
To Rescue Local Economies, Cities Seize Underwater Mortgages Through Eminent Domain To Rescue Local Economies, Cities Seize Underwater Mortgages Through Eminent Domain
In Richmond, California, home prices plummeted 58 percent since their peak. Now the city is trying out a new way to help homeowners refinance—and halt the slide into foreclosure.
Jul 12, 2013 / Peter Dreier
Don Rose: For Sixty Years, Chicago’s Warrior for Justice Don Rose: For Sixty Years, Chicago’s Warrior for Justice
Some stories and lessons on fighting for the long haul from Martin Luther King Jr.’s bashful but bold former press secretary.
Jul 12, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Student Debt Crisis Deepens Student Debt Crisis Deepens
In Mississippi, 54 percent of students have college loan debt and, on average, graduate with about $24,000 in student loans.
Jul 12, 2013 / StudentNation / Whitney Barkley and StudentNation
Going Off the Grid(lock) Going Off the Grid(lock)
Eric on the great American novel; and Reed on why gridlock doesn't explain Republican intransigence.
Jul 12, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Animating Black Bodies Animating Black Bodies
The Zimmerman defense animation will dehumanize a black youth; Fruitvale Station will humanize another.
Jul 12, 2013 / Aura Bogado