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WATCH: Netroots Nation, Live From San Jose

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Saudi Human Rights Activist Wajeha Al-Huwaider Sentenced to Prison

Saudi Human Rights Activist Wajeha Al-Huwaider Sentenced to Prison Saudi Human Rights Activist Wajeha Al-Huwaider Sentenced to Prison

The human rights activist who has organized protests against the ban on female drivers will serve ten months in jail for the crime of "inciting a woman against her husband.&qu...

Jun 19, 2013 / Katha Pollitt

Why Aiyana Jones Matters

Why Aiyana Jones Matters Why Aiyana Jones Matters

Increased militarization of police forces led to the 7-year-old’s death. It’s time we all recognize that.

Jun 19, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

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