Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge for US Groups Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge for US Groups
In a significant win for public health, the Justices called the pledge a violation of the First Amendment.
Jun 20, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant
As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard As Brazil’s Protests Continue, the Ghosts of Mexico City Must Be Heard
The only historical comparison to what is happening right now in Brazil was in 1968 in Mexico City. We must be vigilant in making sure they don't end in the same way.
Jun 20, 2013 / Dave Zirin
WATCH: Netroots Nation, Live From San Jose WATCH: Netroots Nation, Live From San Jose
Streaming live from June 20-23.
Jun 20, 2013 / The Nation
Don’t Try to Joke Around With Vladimir Putin Don’t Try to Joke Around With Vladimir Putin
Obama did, and the result was…awkward.
Jun 20, 2013 / Leslie Savan
China’s Pacific Dreams China’s Pacific Dreams
How Washington’s and Beijing’s visions for the future may turn into a nightmare.
Jun 20, 2013 / Pepe Escobar
Pelosi Blasts Proposed Food Stamp Cuts, Says Farm Bill Is Endangered Pelosi Blasts Proposed Food Stamp Cuts, Says Farm Bill Is Endangered
Food stamp cuts represent a broader agenda for a Republican caucus that doesn’t ‘believe in government.’
Jun 20, 2013 / George Zornick
Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights Honoring Frederick Douglass With a Demand for Voting Rights
It was absolutely right to honor the great abolitionist by renewing his call for full voting rights for DC—and all of America.
Jun 20, 2013 / John Nichols
Republicans Ignore Science and the Supreme Court in New Anti-Abortion Bill Republicans Ignore Science and the Supreme Court in New Anti-Abortion Bill
The House voted to ban abortions after twenty weeks—which, if it became law, would be blatantly unconstitutional.
Jun 19, 2013 / William Greider
Dave Zirin: Brazil’s Protests Are About More Than Bus Fare Dave Zirin: Brazil’s Protests Are About More Than Bus Fare
And they’re picking up steam throughout the country.
Jun 19, 2013 / Press Room
Sal Albanese: Poverty Is New York’s Main Issue Sal Albanese: Poverty Is New York’s Main Issue
As part of The Nation's mayoral candidate series, Albanese explains why fixing the education system must begin with a commitment to early learning.
Jun 19, 2013 / The Nation